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MTB – Quarries of the Warche

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MTB – Quarries of the Warche

Mountain Bike · Malmedy
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The first part of this eventful MTB tour runs along the Warche and the wild Bayehon stream. With only 315 metres of climb, this route is also suitable for less experienced riders.
moderate
Distance 21.1 km
1:30 h
269 m
269 m
552 m
334 m
Many houses in the south of East Belgium are made in natural stone (arkose) and have a character typical of the region. Some of the quarries are in the Warche valley and have meanwhile attained quite impressive dimensions. After the quarries, you continue up the valley in the wildness of nature, right up to the edge of the fen, returning over the hills north of Malmedy.

Author’s recommendation

Lots of opportunities for delicious food and drinks in Malmedy.
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Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: September 10, 2020
Difficulty
S2 moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
552 m
Lowest point
334 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 20.50%Dirt road 52.19%Path 4.93%Road 22.36%
Asphalt
4.3 km
Dirt road
11 km
Path
1 km
Road
4.7 km
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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: Malmedy GPS coordinates 50.426456, 6.027655 (339 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.426570, 6.027452
DMS
50°25'35.7"N 6°01'38.8"E
UTM
32U 288874 5590283
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Destination

In the centre of Malmedy

Turn-by-turn directions

40% asphalt - 60% 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

In the centre of Malmedy (tip: behind the Malmundarium)

Coordinates

DD
50.426570, 6.027452
DMS
50°25'35.7"N 6°01'38.8"E
UTM
32U 288874 5590283
w3w 
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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.

Similar routes nearby

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  • MTB - Zur Bütgenbacher Heck
  • MTB - Felder und Hecken Bütgenbach
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Difficulty
S2 moderate
Distance
21.1 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
269 m
Descent
269 m
Highest point
552 m
Lowest point
334 m
Circular route Refreshment stops available

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