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The Zwart Water – Lichtaart Singletrack loop from Herentals

The Zwart Water – Lichtaart Singletrack loop from Herentals

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The Zwart Water – Lichtaart Singletrack loop from Herentals

01:41

24.7km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.76 km

The Zwart Water

Highlight • Lake

Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform that birds like to use to rest and build their nest. Long ago, Zwart Water and its surroundings were an open dune landscape where the wind had free play. Sand was blown away to a hard layer in the subsoil, after which it collected around it to form dune ridges. The hard layer did not let water through and thus gave rise to a pool. Peat, better known as peat, developed in this area, which gave the water a dark color. Hence the name "Black Water".

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4.83 km

The Zwart Water nature reserve

Highlight • Lake

A century ago and before that, the Zwart Water was a peat cutting company. That is why the name Black Water. It is a biodiverse area, with many species of insects, reptiles and avifauna. It's worth a bike ride through the Kempen forests between Herentals and Lichtaart.

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5.05 km

Bench With View of Zwartewater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a rest and enjoy the birds on the black water.

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5.74 km

Lichtaart Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Bet like the other spots on the ridge of herentals-kasterlee: better during the slightly wetter Months ride, so you avoid the immense sandbox that it becomes after periods of warm and dry weather.

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10.3 km

De Put (Herentals)

Highlight • MTB Park

You can dive into the hole with the MTB, but getting out will take more effort. You can also go down to the right in front of the well via a track and around the well and come back up just along the well.
With a bit of luck you can enjoy the Telenet cyclo-cross team, which regularly trains there.

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16.2 km

Singletrack Near Het Zwarte Water

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This quiet singletrack near Het Zwarte Water in Herentals winds narrow and gracefully through the forest, surrounded by dense greenery and moss-covered tree trunks. The path offers a relaxed ride with soft turns and slight elevation changes, perfect for taking in the calm beauty of nature.

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20.4 km

Sandy section near the Toeristentoren

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This part of the permanent mountain bike route runs over a sandy surface. In dry weather this requires some technical driving experience. You can see the tourist tower beautifully here.

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21.9 km

Entrance Black Route Herentals

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The entrance to the black trail in Herentals marks the start of a challenging and technical MTB route, especially for experienced mountain bikers. This trail offers steep climbs, fast descents and sharp turns that will test your agility and strength. Surrounded by dense forests and with a rough terrain, this is a must for those who love the beautiful nature of the Antwerp Kempen.

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24.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

9.01 km

3.40 km

2.13 km

742 m

127 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.77 km

3.81 km

2.94 km

762 m

241 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

14°C

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The Zwart Water – Lichtaart Singletrack loop from Herentals

The Zwart Water

The Zwart Water nature reserve

Bench With View of Zwartewater

Lichtaart Singletrack

De Put (Herentals)

Singletrack Near Het Zwarte Water

Sandy section near the Toeristentoren

Entrance Black Route Herentals

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