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The lake and castle tour

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    A few serious climbs with a total of 500 metres of altitude in the first 16 km provide the extra kick on this tour.
    moderate
    Distance 36.4 km
    2:30 h
    666 m
    664 m
    556 m
    336 m
    In the second section, things are much more relaxed, and you have enough time to enjoy the landscape and make a detour to Burg Reinhardstein or the lake at Robertville, where water lovers gather on the beaches in summer.

    Author’s recommendation

    A visit to Reinhardstein Castle is always worthwhile; 
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    Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
    Update: January 05, 2023
    Difficulty
    S2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    556 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 41.56%Dirt road 35.09%Path 13.50%Road 9.83%
    Asphalt
    15.1 km
    Dirt road
    12.8 km
    Path
    4.9 km
    Road
    3.6 km
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    Safety information

    Beware of oncoming cyclists, walkers or other users on public roads and on the cycle path.

    Tips and suggestions

    East Belgium Tourist Agency 

    Hauptstraße 54

    4780 St.Vith

    Tel. +32 80 22 76 64

    www.ostbelgien.eu  

    info@ostbelgien.eu  

    Turn-by-turn directions

    70% Tarmac - 30% Chemin de terre
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    Public transport

    By train: www.belgianrail.be 

    By bus: www.infotec.be 

    Directions

    Please use the route planner.

    Coordinates

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    50.426491, 6.027485
    DMS
    50°25'35.4"N 6°01'38.9"E
    UTM
    32U 288876 5590274
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Mountain bike - In the south of the East Cantons - MTB map / IGN - 1:50.000 - www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop

    Equipment

    Basic equipment MTB - don't forget your helmet.

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    Difficulty
    S2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    36.4 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    666 m
    Descent
    664 m
    Highest point
    556 m
    Lowest point
    336 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available

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