Descend the steps through the heath – Mechelse Heide Entrance Sign loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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Descend the steps through the heath – Mechelse Heide Entrance Sign loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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Descend the steps through the heath – Mechelse Heide Entrance Sign loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

01:27

12.5km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.15 km

Cycle path towards Fietsbrug Mechelse Heide

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The tour through the heath is very impressive

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11.3 km

Descend the steps through the heath

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A steep climb is coming up...

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11.6 km

Steps at Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve

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A little climb that you feel in your calves...

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12.4 km

Mechelse Heide — Lakes and Sand Dunes

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Beautiful surroundings. Especially come in August when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful!

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Terrace at 't Salamanderke

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Pause for a drink...

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Mechelse Heide Entrance Sign

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Where you can choose the color of a hike...

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

4.18 km

1.37 km

316 m

184 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.09 km

2.26 km

785 m

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Descend the steps through the heath – Mechelse Heide Entrance Sign loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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