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Helchteren Bicycle Bridge – Cycling Through the Water loop from Leopoldsburg

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Helchteren Bicycle Bridge – Cycling Through the Water loop from Leopoldsburg

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Helchteren Bicycle Bridge – Cycling Through the Water loop from Leopoldsburg

03:43

65.7km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 10, 2026

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Nationaal Park Bosland

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Start point

Train Station

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16.9 km

Helchteren Bicycle Bridge

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Finally a safe crossing (bicycle bridge-walking bridge) over the perilous N715

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22.0 km

Bicycle counting station

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Here at a cycle path crossing there is a counting station for bicycles.

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22.9 km

Along the railway line

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The cycle path is paved and leads along the railway line, but through a piece of forest. Shady and nice to drive.

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32.0 km

View of "Cycling Through Water"

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32.3 km

Cycling Through the Water

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The cycle path through the water leads cyclists over a 212-meter-long and three-meter-wide concrete path, with water at eye level on both sides. Swans and other waterfowl swim along the …

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32.8 km

The Reed Pond

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Away from the hustle and bustle (at the water crossing) there are always idyllic small ponds, such as the Rietvijver here.

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39.1 km

Streetcar route - bike path

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Excellent car-free dedicated bike trail through nature on a former railway route.

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48.6 km

Rest area on the F74 cycle highway

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Large old hall, beautifully designed as a break area with lots of information about the region.
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65.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.5 km

8.33 km

2.46 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

23.5 km

341 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 28 July

35°C

14°C

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July 3, 2022,Hasselt: Leopoldsbrug - Hasselt

Sunday bike ride from Leopoldsbrug to Hasselt. We took the train in the morning to Leopoldsbrug and then with the bike to Hasselt to get on the train back home.

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Helchteren Bicycle Bridge – Cycling Through the Water loop from Leopoldsburg

Helchteren Bicycle Bridge

Bicycle counting station

Along the railway line

View of "Cycling Through Water"

Cycling Through the Water

The Reed Pond

Streetcar route - bike path

Rest area on the F74 cycle highway

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