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Great Mill of Zichem – Fort Leopold loop from Gestel

Road cycling routes

Great Mill of Zichem – Fort Leopold loop from Gestel

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Great Mill of Zichem – Fort Leopold loop from Gestel

02:12

46.4km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 23.1 km for 143 m

After 30.2 km for 315 m

After 31.5 km for 111 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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22.0 km

Entrance to Demerbroeken Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Along the Hulpe, you pass through the Demerbroek... Birds call to you, ponies accompany the beautiful view and galloway cattle complete the picture...

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23.2 km

Great Mill of Zichem

Highlight • Monument

Watermill with metal undershot wheel on the Demer, 50 meters north of the church of Zichem, built in 1758. On March 2, 1994, the mill was protected as a monument …

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24.0 km

Path Along the Railway in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path along the railway in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem offers cyclists a varied ride through a quiet, green environment. Part of the route is paved and provides a pleasant, smooth ride, while other parts are unpaved and give a slightly adventurous character.

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26.8 km

Grasbos (Poggio of Diest) Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Dont go too hard over the railway bridge, there is still some steep climbing to come

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5

30.4 km

Fort Leopold

Highlight • Historical Site

The brick fort Leopold is completely dug into the Lazarijberg and was designed by Major E. De Lannoy, Commander of the Engineers in Diest. It is a rare surviving type …

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31.6 km

Old Dam on the Zwarte Beek

Highlight • Structure

Beautifully beautiful passage over the black stream with an old dam still in operation.

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7

33.6 km

Climb Through Molenstraat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

stay to the right of the lane, sometimes pay attention to some potholes in the asphalt. Pay attention / Stop on the Barenbergseweg.

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42.3 km

Zwarte Beek Nature Reserve - Laren

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Perfect connection between Paal and Lummen. Nice through the green, well laid out bike path.

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46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

13.8 km

10.3 km

479 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

20.3 km

479 m

130 m

128 m

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Sunday 31 May

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13°C

17 %

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