Route 44

Route 44 is a relaxing bike ride along the war history of Balen, Olmen and the municipal borders with Leopoldsburg and Lommel. During the tour you will get to know many unknown places and stories that go straight back to that September month of 1944...

The route is 44 kilometers long and highlights the Liberation story of Balen and Olmen at 15 stops. The tour runs entirely along the bicycle junction network and is linked to a route in the ErfgoedApp.

In September and October 1944, the Kempen was liberated. The occupation - which lasted more than 4 years - thus came to an end. However, the war and its consequences were not immediately over. In the run-up to freedom, Balen and Olmen were shaken by some tragic events with heavy human toll. Joy and sorrow were never far apart in those days. Let this Route 44 be a (cycling) road to never forget those events. We will remember them...

A collaboration of www.ErfgoedBalen.be and www.BalenBevrijd.com.

📏 44 km - About 59500 steps
🕑 4 hours
📍 Leisure Center The Kruierie
🏁 Leisure Center The Kruierie