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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

03:32

60.3km

200m

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: August 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Former N730

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The former N730 is a former road that is now used as a cycle path. It is very wide and asphalted, making it suitable for everyone to ride on.

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16.1 km

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelen heath is at its most beautiful in the months of August and September because the heather is then in full bloom.

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19.8 km

Cycling through the Heath

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Cycling across the heath takes you right through the Hoge Kempen National Park. In this park, vast pine forests alternate with endless heathlands. Thanks to the new connection between cycle …

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21.8 km

Kikbeek Spring Valley

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The Valley of the Kikbeek source

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21.9 km

Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelse Heide is the perfect gateway to explore on foot. From mid-August to mid-September, the blooming heather transforms this landscape into a purple painting. Unlike at the other entrance …

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22.1 km

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley

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There is a little air of Sweden here, but you are in Belgium! The Kikbeekbron Valley is a nature reserve located on a former sand and gravel quarry.

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31.9 km

Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

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The old moated castle is now only a ruin, but still worth seeing. It is located right next to the restored moated castle.

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54.2 km

Great cycling route to or from Genk

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The cycle path leads through the forest on Bronsbosstraat at Kattevennen near Genk. The trail is perfect for all types of bikes to ride.

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60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

15.1 km

10.2 km

2.58 km

262 m

199 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

19.2 km

1.79 km

301 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Sunday 9 August

28°C

15°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Boucle Lande de Maasmechelen – Vallei van de Kikbeekbron au départ de Genk

What a joy to cycle in Holland
The cars give you priority, the reserved spaces are incalculable, well marked. We have a real feeling of security. This is the king bike.
This tour is truly fabulous because we cross rather chic residential areas with varied architecture.
We even cross an area where billionaires' homes reside. So it’s very high-end.
As …

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May 21, 2023,Überraschende Weitsichten

A cycle route with flat paths and some steep climbs through the Hoge Kempen National Park. You start at the Cosmodrome in Kattevennen (Genk). You drive straight into the national park with its pine forests, which merge seamlessly into the Mechelen heathland. Be sure to take a short break here to enjoy the magnificent view. In Pietersheim you will pass …

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June 29, 2022,Mechelse Heide 🇧🇪 & much more

Beautiful touring bike tour that leads over very well laid out bike paths.
One of the most beautiful, scenic tours that we have driven so far in Belgium.
Recommended for imitation!

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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Genk

Former N730

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Cycling through the Heath

Kikbeek Spring Valley

Mechelse Heide

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley

Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

Great cycling route to or from Genk

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