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Cycling through the trees in Bosland

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Cycling through the trees in Bosland

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Cycling through the trees in Bosland

02:19

38.8km

80m

Cycling

The Limburg forests are so overwhelming that they seem like an entire country. Today we cycle through green Bosland, between the treetops along elegant windmills, heritage and culinary delights.

Our cycling adventure begins in Lommel, a cosy city on the Dutch border. Nature and heritage come together effortlessly. But more…

by VISITFLANDERS

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Nationaal Park Bosland

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10.0 km

Cycling through the Trees

Highlight • Cycleway

Architectural splendor in the middle of the woods! Very nice experience to cycle between the tops of the trees!

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10.1 km

Geodetic Station Lommel (Iron Man)

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The Lommel Geodetic Base is a line between several measuring points whose distance was accurately determined in 1852 as a starting point for making a new map of Belgium.

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German War Cemetery Lommel

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The German Military Cemetery is the largest Western European cemetery from WWII. Here 39,111 German soldiers were given their final resting place. Walk along the endless rows of graves, discover …

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35.3 km

This brewery has a cozy bicycle terrace.

Numerous activities are planned in the summer months, such as performances, walking tours, tastings, a craft market, and theme days. Definitely worth a visit!

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38.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

10.5 km

8.64 km

4.21 km

118 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

14.6 km

3.27 km

1.01 km

630 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

29°C

15°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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June 3, 2024,cycleway loop up in trees, – ww1 & 2 Cemetery loop from Eksel

Start at the free public car park in Eksel. Clockwise route includes the cycleway loop in the trees, military cemetery with over 39000 graves. At 32.5km there is a detour to 't Winnershof coffee and ice cream cafe.

September 8, 2021,Baumwipfeltour in Belgien

There is a large parking lot at starting point A, which is an ideal starting point for the journey. The bike paths are very well developed.

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August 10, 2025,Fahrradtour durch die Bäume in Bosland

Great weather, great tour - what more could you want?

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July 14, 2024,Bosland | Mit dem Fiets auf Bäume klettern

We took a very nice circular route through the Bosland in Belgian Limburg.
Start in Lommel, coffee break in Eksel, natural art on trees, cycling up to the treetops and reconciliation over graves. More than 39,000 German soldiers are buried in the war cemetery in Lommel.
The route went through junctions, distance 38 km, mostly sheltered from the wind, excellent …

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August 28, 2022,Bosch eBike Tour: Lommel

Just a visit. Bee. My youngest who received the key to his new apartment this week. In Eindhoven, then on to Lommel for a very nice trip through beautiful forests and nice cycling paths. Together with Nelleke.😎🤩

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September 18, 2021,„ Fietsen door de Bomen“ (Radfahrt durch die Bäume) - Wald-Radroute durch das nördliche Limburg

More about “cycling through the trees” at visitlimburg.be/de/radeln-durch-die-baume

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February 20, 2024

The Limburg forests are so overwhelming that they seem like an entire country. Today we cycle through green Bosland, between the treetops along elegant windmills, heritage and culinary delights.
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Our cycling adventure begins in Lommel, a cosy city on the Dutch border. Nature and heritage come together

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