MTB – The lake and castle tour
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The lake and castle tour
Mountain Bike
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/Photo: Thomas Bichler, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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/Photo: Thomas Bichler, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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/Photo: Thomas Bichler, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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/Photo: WBT, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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/Photo: WBT, CC BY, East Belgium Tourist Agency
A few serious climbs with a total of 500 metres of altitude in the first 16 km provide the extra kick on this tour.
moderate
Distance 36.4 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent666 m
Descent664 m
Highest point556 m
Lowest point336 m
In the second section, things are much more relaxed, and you have enough time to enjoy the landscape and make a detour to Burg Reinhardstein or the lake at Robertville, where water lovers gather on the beaches in summer.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to Reinhardstein Castle is always worthwhile;
Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: January 27, 2020
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
556 m
Lowest point
336 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Rest Stop
Val d’Arimont Hotel ResortHotel Restaurant Albert 1er
Restaurant La Chaumière du Lac
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
Start
Start & recommended direction of travel: Malmedy GPS coordinates 50.426456, 6.027655 (339 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.426491, 6.027485
DMS
50°25'35.4"N 6°01'38.9"E
UTM
32U 288876 5590274
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Destination
Malmedy
Turn-by-turn directions
70% Tarmac - 30% Chemin de terre
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
Please use the route planner.Coordinates
DD
50.426491, 6.027485
DMS
50°25'35.4"N 6°01'38.9"E
UTM
32U 288876 5590274
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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.
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Distance
36.4 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
666 m
Descent
664 m
Highest point
556 m
Lowest point
336 m
Circular route
Refreshment stops available
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