Gravel Bike Path – Ossenweg Gravel Path loop from Merksplas

Gravel Bike Path – Ossenweg Gravel Path loop from Merksplas

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Gravel Bike Path – Ossenweg Gravel Path loop from Merksplas

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36.2km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 26.8 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

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7.11 km

Dirt Road Near Merksplas

Highlight • Trail

After the Colony in Merksplas, continue enjoying nature

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8.34 km

Crossing over Ringwal Kolonie 5-7

Highlight • Historical Site

A barrier dug by humans to prevent possible escapes during the heyday of the colony's existence. Now you can enjoy the peace and quiet at this ring wall. The waterfronts are colored differently each season.

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15.8 km

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

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Easy to cycle on and off, nice view.

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18.0 km

Kievitsheide

Forest

27.3 km

De Huffelen Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

The Huffelen forest area was part of the former Abtsheide, located in the north of Beerse and approximately 900 hectares in size. In 1311, Jan II, Duke of Brabant, donated the area to the Sint-Michielsabdij in Antwerp.

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27.3 km

De Huffelen Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful gravel path through the Kempen landscape.

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31.9 km

Gravel Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

wonderful strips for the gravel bike, but beware of busy times with walkers

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32.0 km

Ossenweg Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice quiet crossing from Blakheide to Merksplas colony.

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34.8 km

Wooden bridge and pond in Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Bridge

The large swimming pool, dug by the prisoners.
A beautiful piece of nature. It is no longer a swimming pond. But there are enough ducks and other water birds.

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36.2 km

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