Cycling Along the Field – Leuven Town Hall loop from Holsbeek
Cycling Along the Field – Leuven Town Hall loop from Holsbeek
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Cycling Along the Field – Leuven Town Hall loop from Holsbeek
01:47
29.8km
80m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.22 km
Geestemolen – Old Grain Mill and Farm on the Shore
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15.0 km
Cycling Along the Field
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20.0 km
Bike path through the station
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20.2 km
Bike ramp at Leuven train station
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20.4 km
World War I Memorial, Leuven
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21.3 km
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
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Construction of the present Gothic edifice, significantly larger than its predecessor, was begun approximately in 1425, and was continued for more than half a century in a remarkably uniform style, replacing the older church progressively from east (chancel) to west. Its construction period overlapped with that of the Town Hall across the Markt, and in the earlier decades of construction shared the same succession of architects as its civic neighbor: Sulpitius van Vorst to start with, followed by Jan II Keldermans and later on Matheus de Layens. In 1497 the building was practically complete,[1] although modifications, especially at the West End, continued.
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21.3 km
Leuven Town Hall
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The plans for the town hall of Leuven are based on and inspired by the town hall of Bruges. The town hall of Bruges is one of the oldest in Belgium and, in addition to that of Leuven, served as a model for the town halls of Oudenaarde, Brussels and Ghent, among others. The stones were made of Ledian stone from quarries such as De Helle in Dilbeek.
The town hall has three floors. There are two niches between the windows, which protrude slightly. Three of the four corner towers also have niches. The corbels are sculpted representations from the Bible. The recurring theme is guilt and penance. They had a didactic and admonishing function. During the first restoration in the nineteenth century, most of them were replaced; however, the original corbels are located in the attic of the town hall. Since the city services moved to the City Office at Professor Roger Van Overstraetenplein (at the station), the historic city hall is only used for ceremonies.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadhuis_van_Leuven
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21.8 km
KU Leuven University Library
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Check out the inviting reading room - made of wood from the floor to the shelves. In the nearby 73.5-meter-high bell tower hang 63 bells with a total weight of 35 tons. Are you fit? Then climb the almost 300 steps to the top to enjoy the great view of the city.
In the square in front: a work of art by Jan Fabre.
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29.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.4 km
5.70 km
4.75 km
1.93 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
18.7 km
6.41 km
4.64 km
129 m
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