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Mountain biking – East Belgium Tour around St. Vith – Ouren – St. Vith

Mountain Bike · Ostbelgien
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This extensive tour runs over some of the 18 circuits and was created in cooperation with the Belgian mountain biking magazine O2Bikers. It has now become a true "classic" and connects the mountain biking strongholds of Bütgenbach, Malmedy, St Vith and Reuland Castle, covering no less than 2,650 metres in positive altitude change over a distance of 190 km. Divided into three loops, you can ride the tour either in a circuit or in two, three or more stages.
moderate
Distance 60.2 km
4:15 h
1,168 m
1,168 m
565 m
322 m

This is a great tour for experienced mountain bikers that starts and finishes in St. Vith, and traverses the Ourtal region with a short detour over the German border. Leaving St. Vith, the tour passes through Neidingen to Maspelt and then to Reuland Castle. Across the Vennbahn, you must conquer the hill of Ourberg, before the hilly landscape of the Our Valley comes into view. Now, the terrain gets interesting for mountain bikers. Climb the hill at Leithum and take in the view of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. A stony path leads into the quiet village of Ouren, where, after you pass the campsite, the terrain gets hilly again. Following the picturesque stream the Seisbach, a long forest path takes you up to the former customs office at Lützkampen; you are now in the German Eifel.

A fun descent into Heckhalenfeld ends in the village of Auel, on the banks of the River Our. The route continues to follow this small border river until it takes you up to Lommersweiler, near Steinebrück, and then back down through Steinebrück and Breitfeld before you cruise back into the charming town of St. Vith.

Author’s recommendation

While in the area, a visit to the Reuland castle ruin is worth your while. Above the village of Ouren you can find some spectacular panoramic views of the Our Valley.
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Update: January 06, 2022
Difficulty
S2 moderate
Technique
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Landscape
Highest point
565 m
Lowest point
322 m
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Rest Stop

Café Ratskeller
Relax hotel Pip-Margraff
Zur Alten Mühle
Hotel-Restaurant Burg Hof
Hotel Ulftaler Schenke
Hotel Restaurant Dreiländerblick
Dreiländerblick
Restaurant Dreiländerblick
Hotel-Restaurant Rittersprung

Safety information

No special safety instructions.

Tips and hints

Tourist Agency Eastbelgium

Hauptstraße 54

4780 St.Vith

+32 80 22 76 64

www.ostbelgien.eu

info@ostbelgien.eu

Start

Start and recommended route: St.Vith (477 hm) (477 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.280411, 6.126187
DMS
50°16'49.5"N 6°07'34.3"E
UTM
32U 295258 5573759
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Destination

St.Vith – Centre

Turn-by-turn directions

St.Vith - Neidingen - Burg Reuland - Ouren - Auel - Hemmeres - Lommersweiler - Steinebrück - Breitfeld - St.Vith

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Mit dem Zug: www.belgianrail.be

Mit dem Bus:  www.infotec.be

Getting there

Please use the route planner.

Parking

Im Stadtzentrum beim Rathaus oder am Stadtpark/Büchelturm.

Coordinates

DD
50.280411, 6.126187
DMS
50°16'49.5"N 6°07'34.3"E
UTM
32U 295258 5573759
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 biking in the south of the East Cantons – Mountain biking map / IGN - 1:50.000 - https://www.ostbelgien.eu/de/shop/karten

Equipment

Basic mountain bike equipment - 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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Difficulty
S2 moderate
Distance
60.2 km
Duration
4:15 h
Ascent
1,168 m
Descent
1,168 m
Highest point
565 m
Lowest point
322 m
Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route

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