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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Grote Nete loop from Booischot

Heist-Op-Den-Berg

De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Grote Nete loop from Booischot

Moderate

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Grote Nete loop from Booischot

02:05

31.7km

70m

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: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.77 km

Gravel Path Along the Grote Nete

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Beautiful and untouched piece of nature. Ideal to continue riding with the MTB or gravel bike. Be careful, it is sometimes narrow and hikers also know this gem.

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14.9 km

View of Merode Castle and the Grote Nete

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Sand strip on the banks of the Grote Nete, which runs past the beautiful castle of the Merode. In wet weather it is very soggy here.

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15.6 km

Trammeke Bicycle Bridge

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4

15.9 km

Path Along the Grote Nete

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Two imposing castles and the Grote Nete. You follow the meandering river through beautiful nature reserves

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17.4 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

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The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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18.0 km

Gravel path along the Grote Nete

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This is a very popular gravel strip, both for cyclists and walkers. Treat each other with due respect and enjoy nature.
With a bit of luck you can spot a number of herons.

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21.4 km

Bank of the Grote Nete

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Here you can cycle in peace along the banks of the Grote Nete.

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26.0 km

Grote Nete

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The beauty of the Grote Nete...

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31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.63 km

3.27 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

8.33 km

4.26 km

3.50 km

176 m

< 100 m

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