The Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

The Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

Moderate

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The Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

01:12

14.9km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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791 m

Parnassusbergdreef Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Good gravel roads through Heverle forest.

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950 m

The Zoete Waters

Highlight • Lake

The nature reserve owes its name to the Zoete Waters, a series of ponds and marshes that have been created over the centuries by the riverbed of the Dijle. The …

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1.17 km

Our Lady of Steenbergen Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Steenbergen's chapel is a beautiful baroque building, built in brick with ornaments in white sandstone.
In the chapel you will find 17th century altars and paintings.
The roof vault is …

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1.29 km

Forest Path in Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful region for graveling!

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6.18 km

Singletrack in Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The climb can be quite difficult. The surface of this path is sand. On the right you see the brick wall of the domain Savenel.

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6.98 km

Meerdaal Forest

Highlight • Forest

Red American oak dominates the Meerdaal forest. This green lung south of Leuven forms the largest mixed deciduous woods in Flanders, covering an area of 2,050 ha. No surprise it …

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