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MTB Tour 4 Bütgenbach
Photo: Dennis Stratmann, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
A varied beginners' tour that should not be underestimated. You can expect climbs, flowing trails and 1-2 technical descents.
easy
Distance 25.6 km
Duration2:35 h
Ascent350 m
Descent359 m
Highest point620 m
Lowest point501 m
You start out at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach and head downwards to the Bütgenbach reservoir dam, before continuing to the villages Berg and Elsenborn. There, several trails lead you along the military training ground and to the forest “Nidrumer Heck”. You use further trails to reach a place named “Knochenmühle” and then pass the “Weywertzer Heck” to continue on forest paths until you get to the “Schwarzer Hügel” (black hill). The name of this hill is a reference to the dark storm clouds that gather in this area in summer to announce coming thunderstorms. Once on top of the hill, you keep taking small, slightly downhill trails and end up at the Wallbrücke. From this bridge, the tour leads you on a tough ascent to the Brückberg, followed by a short downhill ride. Just as you enjoy the descent, you already see the next steep slope up to the village Nidrum and the so-called “paradise”, where a critical section awaits you. If you aren’t trained in technical rides, you should dismount here and push your bike. Thereafter, you follow the Warche in the direction of “Am großen Feld” (at the large field) and finally ride back to Bütgenbach.
Author’s recommendation
These trails are most enjoyable in dry weather.
Those who want to extend the tour can easily combine it with the tour “Bütgenbacher Heck - Wald und Wiesen”.
In summer, you might want to enjoy a refreshing jump into the lake at Venntastic Beach.
Hotel Bütgenbacher Hof Hotel Du Lac Sporthouse Worriken
Safety information
Relatively easy mountain bike ride. Good physical fitness required. After 21.8 km of your ride, you’ll encounter a technically difficult downhill section, where beginners should dismount and walk.
During the hunting season, make sure to check for closed paths before setting off.
You start out at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach and head downwards to the Bütgenbach reservoir dam, before continuing to the villages Berg and Elsenborn. There, several trails lead you along the military training ground and to the forest “Nidrumer Heck”. You use further trails to reach a place named “Knochenmühle” and then pass the “Weywertzer Heck” to continue on forest paths until you get to the “Schwarzer Hügel” (black hill). The name of this hill is a reference to the dark storm clouds that gather in this area in summer to announce coming thunderstorms. Once on top of the hill, you keep taking small, slightly downhill trails and end up at the Wallbrücke. From this bridge, the tour leads you on a tough ascent to the Brückberg, followed by a short downhill ride. Just as you enjoy the descent, you already see the next steep slope up to the village Nidrum and the so-called “paradise”, where a critical section awaits you. If you aren’t trained in technical rides, you should dismount here and push your bike. Thereafter, you follow the Warche in the direction of “Am großen Feld” (at the large field) and finally ride back to Bütgenbach.
Directions
Coming from the north: N68 from Eupen to Mont Rigi, N676 to Sourbrodt and N647 to Bütgenbach via Elsenborn
Coming from the west: N62 from Malmedy to Baugnez, N632 to Bütgenbach via Waimes
Coming from Germany: A1 – N51 – N421 to Losheimergraben and N632 to Bütgenbach via Büllingen
Parking
Free at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach
Coordinates
DD
50.426961, 6.205718
DMS
50°25'37.1"N 6°12'20.6"E
UTM
32U 301535 5589835
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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.
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