Begijnenvijvers – The old railroad loop from Overpelt Hoeveneinde

Begijnenvijvers – The old railroad loop from Overpelt Hoeveneinde

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Begijnenvijvers – The old railroad loop from Overpelt Hoeveneinde

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46.2km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: September 25, 2026

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Picnic Area Between Peer and Eksel

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Beautiful spiritual resting place between Peer and Eksel

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9.81 km

Begijnenvijvers

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The Begijnen ponds owe their name to their former owners: the nuns of the Agnetendal monastery in Peer. Originally, the sisters created them as fish farming ponds to supply the …

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20.5 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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22.4 km

Here we mainly find meadows and grasslands, interspersed with valuable groves. Intensive management through deforestation and mowing has restored the rich flora of yesteryear. Currently, the following plants can be …

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23.7 km

Treepack Mural at Koningshofweg Tunnel

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Beautiful murals, fun to pose for a photo in front of.

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23.8 km

Frog and Dog Cyclists Mural Underpass

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Very nicely designed underpass

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34.8 km

The old railroad

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A beautiful route over an old railway that has been transformed into a beautiful cycle path through the landscape with ever-changing surroundings. So you are in a village and two …

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40.2 km

Old Cigar Factory J.W. Hoefnagels & Sons (Factorij 10)

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In 1832 the cigar factory was founded in Peer by J.W. Hoof nails. Just over thirty years later, in 1865 the factory was taken over by his cousin J.-H. Carpenter, …

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