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Wolfsbusch - Abfahrt ins Ameltal
Photo: Arjan Kruik / FreeWheeler, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
MTB tour that combines fun trails with challenging root passages, exciting steep descents and tough climbs - in other words, everything that makes a good route.
difficult
Distance 35.8 km
Duration4:25 h
Ascent803 m
Descent804 m
Highest point574 m
Lowest point384 m
The route starts at the former railway station in Montenau, where the tourist information centre is located nowadays. The first few metres of the “Wolfsbuschrunde” take you slightly uphill along the Ravel cycle path until you reach the Wolfsbusch, which gives the route its name. At the southern tip of this wooded ridge, you plunge deeper and deeper into the forest. Numerous epic trail passages await you, sometimes on soft forest ground, sometimes on bumpy forest paths. With constant ups and downs, the trails finally lead you to the riverbed of the Amel. From there, you ride straight back uphill along forest tracks and rooty trails. A hollow path takes you to Thirimont and Ondenval. Here you will discover a few more trails in and around the Rohrbusch. After crossing the Ravel, you descend to the fish breeding ponds and back into the Wolfsbusch. Finally, you climb all the way up to the rock "An der Ley" to enjoy the descent down to Montenau as the grand finale.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to the local ham smoke house Montenauer is definitely worthwhile. Upon entering the building, you are greeted by the savoury aroma of smoked ham.
If you want to extend this tour, you can easily combine it with the tour “Sankt Vith Runde”.
Difficult mountain bike ride. High fitness level and advanced technical skills required. This tour is recommended for experienced mountain bikers. Depending on the weather, protectors may be necessary.
During the hunting season, make sure to check for closed paths before setting off.
The route starts at the former railway station in Montenau, where the tourist information centre is located nowadays. The first few metres of the “Wolfsbuschrunde” take you slightly uphill along the Ravel cycle path until you reach the Wolfsbusch, which gives the route its name. At the southern tip of this wooded ridge, you plunge deeper and deeper into the forest. Numerous epic trail passages await you, sometimes on soft forest ground, sometimes on bumpy forest paths. With constant ups and downs, the trails finally lead you to the riverbed of the Amel. From there, you ride straight back uphill along forest tracks and rooty trails. A hollow path takes you to Thirimont and Ondenval. Here you will discover a few more trails in and around the Rohrbusch. After crossing the Ravel, you descend to the fish breeding ponds and back into the Wolfsbusch. Finally, you climb all the way up to the rock "An der Ley" to enjoy the descent down to Montenau as the grand finale.
Directions
Take exit 13 on the E42 and then follow the signs to Born and then Montenau.
Parking
Free at the tourist information centre
Coordinates
DD
50.355080, 6.125756
DMS
50°21'18.3"N 6°07'32.7"E
UTM
32U 295548 5582061
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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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