MTB Die 3-Länderroute Burg Reuland - 41,9 km
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MTB Die 3-Länderroute Burg Reuland
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· East Belgium
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MTB Tour Burg ReulandPhoto: 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 altitude metres and spoils them with breathtaking panoramas. There are more than 900 metres in altitude to conquer over a distance of 42 km.
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Distance 41.9 km
Duration4:55 h
Ascent960 m
Descent969 m
Highest point565 m
Lowest point315 m
You start at the entrance to Reuland Castle, from where you ride uphill in the tracks of the Stoneman Arduenna and past the village of Alster. After a descent through a field landscape, you take a dirt track to the first steep ascent to Maspelt. This ascent is very tough: it takes a lot of training to finish this section without having to push the bike. But the struggle is worth it: once you reach the shelter hut at the top, you’re rewarded with an impressive panoramic view of the Our valley. A long, fast descent takes you down to the river Our, which you cross to reach the valley of the stream Irmischbach. Follow the stream up to Dackscheid in Germany. The trail leads you through deciduous and fir forest towards Ouren. Shortly before you reach the village, a natural flow trail awaits you after crossing a stream. The route continues to the border triangle and takes a small detour to Luxembourg. Back in Ouren, two more steep climbs and fun descents await you before you can give yourself a satisfied pat on the back in Burg Reuland.
Author’s recommendation
In the park at the border triangle where Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg come together, you can take a relaxing break and visit the Europe Monument. A detour to the Way of the Cross behind the church in Ouren is also worthwhile.
Another highlight are the castle ruins in Burg Reuland. Take a moment before or after your tour to explore the old walls and climb the keep. At the end of the tour, the local pubs and the bakery are great places to stop for a refreshing drink.
Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: August 07, 2024
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
565 m
Lowest point
315 m
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Track types
Dirt road 6.49%Forested/wild trail 21.06%Path 0.48%Road 0.77%Unknown 71.18%
Dirt road
2.7 km
Forested/wild trail
8.8 km
Path
0.2 km
Road
0.3 km
Unknown
29.8 km
Rest stops
Hotel Burg HofHotel Ulftaler Schenke
Hotel Val de l'Our
Safety information
Difficult mountain bike ride. High fitness level and advanced technical skills required.Be careful: after heavy rain, cross grooves can form on some downhill sections.
During the hunting season, make sure to check for closed paths before setting off.
Tips and suggestions
East Belgium Tourist Agency npoHauptstraße 54
4780 Sankt Vith
+32 80 22 76 64
BE 0715 454 578 - RJP/RPM Eupen
Start
At the entrance gate of Reuland Castle
Coordinates:
DD
50.196303, 6.134049
DMS
50°11'46.7"N 6°08'02.6"E
UTM
32U 295458 5564388
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Destination
At the entrance gate of Reuland Castle
Turn-by-turn directions
You start at the entrance to Reuland Castle, from where you ride uphill in the tracks of the Stoneman Arduenna and past the village of Alster. After a descent through a field landscape, you take a dirt track to the first steep ascent to Maspelt. This ascent is very tough: it takes a lot of training to finish this section without having to push the bike. But the struggle is worth it: once you reach the shelter hut at the top, you’re rewarded with an impressive panoramic view of the Our valley. A long, fast descent takes you down to the river Our, which you cross to reach the valley of the stream Irmischbach. Follow the stream up to Dackscheid in Germany. The trail leads you through deciduous and fir forest towards Ouren. Shortly before you reach the village, a natural flow trail awaits you after crossing a stream. The route continues to the border triangle and takes a small detour to Luxembourg. Back in Ouren, two more steep climbs and fun descents await you before you can give yourself a satisfied pat on the back in Burg Reuland.
Directions
N62 towards Oudler, then N693 to Burg ReulandParking
Free at the tourist information on Von-Orley-Straße 24Coordinates
DD
50.196303, 6.134049
DMS
50°11'46.7"N 6°08'02.6"E
UTM
32U 295458 5564388
w3w
///sending.banally.curdled
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Equipment
Make sure to always wear a helmet and check your bike before the tour.As there are no water points along the tour, you should take enough water and a snack in your backpack.
Difficulty
S2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
41.9 km
Duration
4:55 h
Ascent
960 m
Descent
969 m
Highest point
565 m
Lowest point
315 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest
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