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Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Lanaken

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Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Lanaken

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Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Lanaken

02:53

50.8km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 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

Bus stop

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14.6 km

Cycling through the Heath

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Cycling across the heath takes you right through the Hoge Kempen National Park. In this park, vast pine forests alternate with endless heathlands. Thanks to the new connection between cycle …

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17.8 km

Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve

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Heide as far as the eye can see

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21.3 km

Panoramic View of Hoge Kempen National Park

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Nice resting place with a beautiful view over the Hoge Kempen.

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22.0 km

As Bicycle Bridge

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Great way to cross a busy street.

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26.7 km

Former N730

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The former N730 is a former road that is now used as a cycle path. It is very wide and asphalted, making it suitable for everyone to ride on.

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39.4 km

Bilzerweg Bridge over the Albert Canal

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The old girder bridge was demolished in mid-October 2018 and replaced by a steel arch bridge. This was also raised to allow a passage of at least 9.10 metres.

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43.8 km

Canal bar on the Albert Canal

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A comfortable place to rest.

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47.7 km

Maastricht-Hasselt Railway Bridge over the Albert Canal

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The former Maastricht-Hasselt railway line crosses the Albert Canal here

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50.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

14.1 km

11.9 km

4.12 km

Surfaces

38.4 km

12.4 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

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