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MTB – The Bohlscheid route

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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
  • / Abfahrt nach Amelscheid
    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
  • / Abfahrt nach Amelscheid
    Photo: Pierre Pauquay, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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This route with its varying landscapes takes you through the heavily wooded environs of Schönberg, a village in the Our valley. Some exciting descents ensure lots of fun en route.
moderate
Distance 18.8 km
1:20 h
397 m
396 m
547 m
390 m
Starting from the tourist centre in Schönberg, the tour goes towards Amelscheid, then entering the forest (at Klein Bohlscheid), continuing via small, idyllic hamlets such as Setz, Schlierbach and Alfersteg, and returning via the ridge which is the border to Germany. Not a long tour, but a varied one with some diverse landscapes that whet your appetite for more.

Author’s recommendation

This tour offers enjoyment from the word go. In Schönberg there are two possibilities to stop for some refreshment.
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Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: September 10, 2020
Difficulty
S2 moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
547 m
Lowest point
390 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop

Hotel-Restaurant Zur alten Schmiede
Restaurant Zum Burghof

Safety information

Beware of oncoming cyclists, walkers or other users on public roads and on the cycle path.

Tips and hints

East Belgium Tourist Agency 

Hauptstraße 54

4780 St.Vith

Tel. +32 80 22 76 64

www.ostbelgien.eu  

info@ostbelgien.eu  

Start

Start & recommended direction of travel: Schönberg GPS coordinates 50.289184, 6.264986 (417 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.289402, 6.263096
DMS
50°17'21.8"N 6°15'47.1"E
UTM
32U 305047 5574391
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Destination

Schönberg Center

Turn-by-turn directions

35% asphalt - 65% earth path

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

By train: www.belgianrail.be 

By bus: www.infotec.be 

Getting there

Please use the route planner.

Parking

Im Zentrum der Ortschaft Schönberg

Coordinates

DD
50.289402, 6.263096
DMS
50°17'21.8"N 6°15'47.1"E
UTM
32U 305047 5574391
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

https://www.ostbelgien.eu/de/shop/buchmaterial 

Author’s map recommendations

Mountain bike - In the south of the East Cantons - MTB map / IGN - 1:50.000 - www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop

Equipment

Basic equipment MTB - don't forget your helmet.

Basic Equipment for Mountain Biking

  • Cycling helmet
  • Cycling gloves
  • Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
  • Layered, moisture wicking clothing
  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
  • Sunglasses
  • Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass

Technical Equipment for Mountain Biking

  • Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
  • Puncture repair kit
  • Replacement inner tube
  • Tire levers
  • Chain tool
  • Hex keys
  • Phone / device holder as required  
  • Bike lock as required
  • Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors
  • The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
  • For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
  • Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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  • MTB – The 2-country route
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Difficulty
S2 moderate
Distance
18.8 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
397 m
Descent
396 m
Highest point
547 m
Lowest point
390 m
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