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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

03:52

50.4km

440m

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: May 17, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68 m for 4 m

After 50.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

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Together with the Egenhoven Forest, the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest cover an area of 2050 hectares and form the largest mixed deciduous forest in Flanders. In contrast to …

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23.3 km

The Zoete Waters

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The nature reserve owes its name to the Zoete Waters, a series of ponds and marshes that have been created over the centuries by the riverbed of the Dijle. The …

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24.0 km

Brasserie De Abdijmolen

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This ice cream and pancake stop is the perfect place to refuel during your bike ride. Here you can enjoy artisanal ice cream or a delicious freshly baked pancake on a terrace in a rural setting.

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24.9 km

Kouterbos

Forest

25.3 km

Herculesdreef

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Fairly easy route even in wet weather with a stop at zoet water

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26.8 km

Weertse Dreef

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nice lane for cycling. road in good condition.

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33.1 km

Beech Cathedrals in Meerdaalwoud

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Another highlight in Mollendaalbos

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35.1 km

Warandevijver

Lake

36.7 km

View of the countryside and Drève des Hêtres Rouges

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Beautiful view of the countryside and the red beech tree

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39.5 km

A-Panorama

Viewpoint

40.4 km

Weertse Dreef

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Cycling along the Weertse Dreef is a wonderful way to discover the natural beauty of this unique area.
The Weertse Dreef is a long, tree-lined avenue known for its characteristic …

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50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

9.26 km

5.59 km

3.73 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

10.2 km

9.71 km

5.18 km

3.64 km

320 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

The Zoete Waters

Brasserie De Abdijmolen

Herculesdreef

Weertse Dreef

Beech Cathedrals in Meerdaalwoud

View of the countryside and Drève des Hêtres Rouges

Weertse Dreef

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