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MTB – The bluestone route
Mountain Biking
· Sankt Vith
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MTB OstbelgienPhoto: Thomas Bichler, CC BY-SA, East Belgium Tourist Agency
A nice MTB tour which runs through the wooded area between Rodt and Recht. There are some nice single tracks awaiting you here, though some of them are quite difficult.
moderate
Distance 30.6 km
2:10 h
413 m
414 m
585 m
399 m
This route goes through the country around Amel and St. Vith and passes through the village of Recht, which was known in past centuries mainly for its bluestone mining. Today, indeed, rough-cast bluestone houses still bear witness to the processing of stones from the slate mine and the craftsmanship of the stone carvers, which was a time-honoured profession in Recht. There are also many bluestone crosses at the wayside. These gentle hills don't call for peak performance, but the landscape is certainly charming and typical of the region.
Author’s recommendation
The second part of this route is considerably more strenuous, so it's good to save some of your strength. Some five kilometres before the end of the tour you can stop off for some refreshment in the beer museum on the Tomberg in Rodt. (N.B.: Find out about the opening times first).
Author
Tourismusagentur Ostbelgien
Update: January 12, 2023
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
585 m
Lowest point
399 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
16.2 km
Dirt road
9 km
Path
3.3 km
Road
2.1 km
Rest stops
Café RatskellerLeisure Centre "Tomberg"
Safety information
Beware of oncoming cyclists, walkers or other users on public roads and on the cycle path.Tips and hints
East Belgium Tourist Agency
Hauptstraße 54
4780 St.Vith
Tel. +32 80 22 76 64
Start
Start & recommended direction: St.Vith GPS coordinates 50.280418, 6.126060 (477 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.280529, 6.126097
DMS
50°16'49.9"N 6°07'33.9"E
UTM
32U 295252 5573773
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Destination
St. Vith by the town hall.
Turn-by-turn directions
35% asphalt - 65% dirt road
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
Please use the route planner.Parking
Parking at the city park or at the football field.Coordinates
DD
50.280529, 6.126097
DMS
50°16'49.9"N 6°07'33.9"E
UTM
32U 295252 5573773
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///calcium.enrichment.gestured
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Mountain bike - In the south of the East Cantons - MTB map / IGN - 1:50.000 - www.ostbelgien.eu - Tourist Shop
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
Basic equipment MTB - don't forget your helmet.Difficulty
S2
moderate
Distance
30.6 km
Duration
2:10 h
Ascent
413 m
Descent
414 m
Highest point
585 m
Lowest point
399 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 15 Waypoints
- 15 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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