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As Bicycle Bridge – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

As Bicycle Bridge – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

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As Bicycle Bridge – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

03:12

49.7km

230m

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: June 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Vallei van de Ziepbeek

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.83 km

Gravel trail through Pietersembos

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Nice dry hard gravel strip through Pietersembos, can be cycled from Sprokkelstraat, good connection from Starsplek Pietersheim

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14.4 km

Bezoensberg

Forest

16.4 km

Zutendaal–Euregio Connection

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This Highlight connects the trails of the Hoge Kempen mountain bike network with Euregio.

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19.1 km

Sledderzee

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You will have to stand on tiptoe to observe the body of water over the fence.

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28.7 km

Path Along the Old Railway, Hoge Kempen National Park

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The trails run right next to the railway. Luckily, you don't have to worry about passing trains - they don't run here anymore!

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34.1 km

As Bicycle Bridge

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Great way to cross a busy street.

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37.3 km

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelen heath is at its most beautiful in the months of August and September because the heather is then in full bloom.

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40.9 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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41.0 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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From the almost 300 meter long wooden bicycle bridge, you get a wide view of the natural environment.

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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

15.6 km

8.28 km

2.79 km

872 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

12.4 km

7.96 km

3.86 km

1.56 km

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

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Comments

November 23, 2021,Hoge Kempen gravel rit zuidwestelijke lus

Recently I was asked why I didn't have a round in Kempen's most beautiful through the southern part of the national park and whether there are no gravel paths here.

That's right. This loop contains a lot of gravel and also especially wide forest paths. Everything is super easy to drive and you really feel in no man's land here …

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November 25, 2021,Gravel Hoge Kempen ZW.

A really nice route with tough climbs. You think you are alone in the world. Thanks to Bram Tankink!

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As Bicycle Bridge – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

Gravel trail through Pietersembos

Zutendaal–Euregio Connection

Sledderzee

Path Along the Old Railway, Hoge Kempen National Park

As Bicycle Bridge

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Cycling through the Heath

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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