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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

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4.9

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283

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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

02:04

47.2km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.45 km

Car-free Cycle Path Zutendaal

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Former N730, car-free. Wide, straight through the forest.

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2

13.5 km

As Bicycle Bridge

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Great way to cross a busy street.

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3

18.7 km

Cycling Path in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Narrow path, good asphalt can be busy at parking lot Mechelse heide

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4

24.0 km

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley

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There is a little air of Sweden here, but you are in Belgium! The Kikbeekbron Valley is a nature reserve located on a former sand and gravel quarry.

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5

24.2 km

Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelse Heide is the perfect gateway to explore on foot. From mid-August to mid-September, the blooming heather transforms this landscape into a purple painting. Unlike at the other entrance …

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6

24.7 km

View of Kikbeekbron

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Brilliant view of the lake from the Duivelsberg

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7

35.5 km

View of the Meadow in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Start from the South (canal), then you have a nice climb for the legs ;)

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8

37.4 km

Bloombergstraat Pathway in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Nice cycle path, with a small climb

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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

12.8 km

5.76 km

263 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

14.2 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 4 September

22°C

12°C

13 %

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