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Houthalen-Helchteren

De Teut Nature Reserve – Essers Singletrack loop from Houthalen

Houthalen-Helchteren

De Teut Nature Reserve – Essers Singletrack loop from Houthalen

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5.0

(3)

57

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De Teut Nature Reserve – Essers Singletrack loop from Houthalen

04:11

62.6km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.53 km for 688 m

Waypoints

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3.70 km

De Teut Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The 'De Teut' nature reserve lies at the foot of the Kempen plateau. The Roosterbeek has carved out a wide valley here. Thanks to this varied terrain, a great diversity …

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4.28 km

De Teut and Tenhaagdoornheide Nature Reserve

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De Teut is a nature reserve in the Belgian municipality of Zonhoven. The nature reserve is located south of the E314 and forms a unit with the Tenhaagdoornheide nature reserve …

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5.14 km

Picnic area by the pond at De Teut Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Stop by the water for a while...

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7.99 km

View of the heathland near Hechtel-Eksel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful heide, perfect on a gravel. Not much place to shelter when it's pouring down.

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13.7 km

Winterslag spoil tip

Highlight • MTB Park

You can see what you can expect from this slag heap here:

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20.9 km

André Dumont Coal Mine (Waterschei) – Thor Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Thor Central is an impressive industrial building. After the hard coal plants were closed, it was considered a cultural heritage.
A restaurant, a brasserie and the Food Plaza invite you to stay and are open every day.

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38.9 km

Melberg

Forest

8

51.6 km

Essers Singletrack

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Wonderful flow in this singletrack. Best in the area!

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52.3 km

Zonhoverheide

Forest

10

57.6 km

Pond in the De Teut heathland

Highlight • Lake

The whole area has received two natural stars as an award.

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62.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

22.9 km

9.02 km

2.49 km

2.23 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

17.1 km

9.75 km

3.46 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

29°C

16°C

57 %

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