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MTB – The forest route

Mountain Bike · Sankt Vith
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The forest route is an MTB tour that is suitable for anyone. Although it doesn't pose any major technical challenges, it does have some toughish climbs and fast descents.
moderate
Distance 27.8 km
1:30 h
466 m
466 m
The forest route also starts at the tourist centre, subsequently leading on past the campsite and straight through Ommerscheid Forest up to Meyerode, then on to Wallerode Forest and finally into the forest of St. Vith. Like the Bohlscheid circuit, it returns to Schönberg via the ridge along the border. Challenging in terms of fitness and appealing in terms of landscape, this route is worthy of recommendation at any time.

Author’s recommendation

In Schönberg there's a very good cycle shop and some possibilities to stop in for refreshment after the tour.
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Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: January 27, 2020
Difficulty
S2 moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
589 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 (419 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.289205, 6.264912
DMS
50°17'21.1"N 6°15'53.7"E
UTM
32U 305175 5574365
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Destination

Schönberg Village Centre

Turn-by-turn directions

35% asphalt - 65% dirt road

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.

Coordinates

DD
50.289205, 6.264912
DMS
50°17'21.1"N 6°15'53.7"E
UTM
32U 305175 5574365
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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.

Similar routes nearby

  • MTB – The Bohlscheid route
  • Mountain biking – East Belgium Tour around St. Vith – Ouren – St. Vith
  • Mountain biking – East Belgium Tour around St. Vith – Malmedy – St. Vith
  • MTB – The bluestone route
  • MTB – The water route
  • MTB – The 2-country route
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Difficulty
S2 moderate
Distance
27.8 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
466 m
Descent
466 m
Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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