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MTB route Burg Reuland
Photo: ostbelgien.eu/Dennis Stratmann, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
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The southernmost tip of East Belgium offers dedicated mountain bikers plenty of elevation and spoils them with breathtaking panoramas. More than 900 m of ascent are to be mastered over 42 km.
difficult
Distance 41.9 km
Duration4:55 h
Ascent960 m
Descent969 m
Highest point565 m
Lowest point315 m
The start is at the entrance of Burg Reuland, from where you ride uphill right away following the Stoneman Arduenna tracks and past the village of Alster. After a meadow descent, you continue via a field path to the first ramp to Maspelt. This ascent separates the wheat from the chaff, as it requires considerable training to complete this section without pushing. But it's worth it: at the top at the shelter, a stunning panoramic view of the Our valley opens up. With a long, fast descent, you go down to the Our river, which you cross to reach the valley of the Irmischbach. Follow the stream uphill to Dackscheid in Germany. The path leads you through deciduous and fir forests in the direction of Ouren. Shortly before you reach the village, after crossing a stream, a natural flow trail awaits you. Then you continue to the border triangle and take a small detour to Luxembourg. Back in Ouren, two steep climbs and fun descents still await you before you can pat yourself on the shoulder contentedly in Burg Reuland.
Author’s recommendation
In the park area at the Germany-Belgium-Luxembourg border triangle, you can comfortably take a break and visit the Europe monument. A detour to the Stations of the Cross behind the church in Ouren is also worthwhile.
Another highlight is the castle ruins in Reuland. Take a moment before or after your ride to examine the old walls and climb the keep. At the end of the route, the local inns and bakery offer good spots to refresh.
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Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
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East Belgium Tourist Agency
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Difficulty
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Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
