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MTB Tour 5 Bütgenbach
Photo: Dennis Stratmann, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
A signature XC-tour that combines forest and field paths, enjoyable trails and open landscapes with magnificent views.
moderate
Distance 32.6 km
Duration3:10 h
Ascent444 m
Descent424 m
Highest point616 m
Lowest point460 m
The starting point is at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach, where you take the Seestraße to the Ravel cycle path, on which you ride for a short while. Then, you reach the first trail passage leading into the “Plättscheid” woods and follow the meandering river Warche. The route subsequently takes you up to the “Maria im Felde” (statue of the Virgin Mary) and through a wide meadow valley until you find the tunnel trail that will lead you to the “Bütgenbacher Heck” forest. After this exciting trail section, you roll downhill to the village Möderscheid and, after a short climb, enjoy the trail descent to the Möderscheider Mühle. Next, a hollow way guides you to the village Schoppen and yet again to the “Bütgenbacher Heck”. Back in Bütgenbach, you take a loop to “Am großen Feld” (at the large field) and the Warche valley, before heading back to the market square.
Author’s recommendation
In the village centre, several cafés and terraces invite you to round off your tour in a pleasant atmosphere.
Those who want to extend the tour can easily combine it with the tour „Über den schwarzen Hügel“.
If in search for a more difficult route, we recommend the MTB tracks in Montenau and Schönberg.
The starting point is at the Marktplatz (market square) in Bütgenbach, where you take the Seestraße to the Ravel cycle path, on which you ride for a short while. Then, you reach the first trail passage leading into the “Plättscheid” woods and follow the meandering river Warche. The route subsequently takes you up to the “Maria im Felde” (statue of the Virgin Mary) and through a wide meadow valley until you find the tunnel trail that will lead you to the “Bütgenbacher Heck” forest. After this exciting trail section, you roll downhill to the village Möderscheid and, after a short climb, enjoy the trail descent to the Möderscheider Mühle. Next, a hollow way guides you to the village Schoppen and yet again to the “Bütgenbacher Heck”. Back in Bütgenbach, you take a loop to “Am großen Feld” (at the large field) and the Warche valley, before heading back to the market square.
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
50.426684, 6.204824
DMS
50°25'36.1"N 6°12'17.4"E
UTM
32U 301471 5589807
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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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