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Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Averbode Abbey – Houterenberg Climb loop from Testelt

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Road cycling routes
Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Averbode Abbey – Houterenberg Climb loop from Testelt

Moderate

4.0

(3)

151

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Averbode Abbey – Houterenberg Climb loop from Testelt

03:01

68.4km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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After 4.07 km for 420 m

After 63.8 km for 186 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Averbode Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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2

4.18 km

Abdijdreef

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice path/road, partly gravel, partly asphalt

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3

9.84 km

Houterenberg Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb in the Kempen.

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4

15.5 km

Not only tractors to be seen here but also planes

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5

28.1 km

Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal

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Wide asphalt that is tight. Here you will find hardly any traffic, but the most wind. Very pleasant bike path. Recommended!

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29.7 km

Straal

Forest

7

30.2 km

Straalmolen on the Grote Nete

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A lot can change in 4 years, the mill is now abandoned and neglected.

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8

49.2 km

Area where it is quiet walking

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9

51.9 km

Saint Bavo Chapel

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This medieval chapel along the Trichelhoek used to be a place of pilgrimage against whooping cough. Now it is a popular wedding location for couples.

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68.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

18.6 km

14.6 km

435 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

25.7 km

2.51 km

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

73 %

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