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As Bicycle Bridge loop from Genk

As Bicycle Bridge loop from Genk

Hard

5.0

(2)

20

riders

As Bicycle Bridge loop from Genk

03:57

58.6km

300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Neerharerheide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

Kattevennenbos

Forest

2

14.4 km

As Bicycle Bridge

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Great way to cross a busy street.

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23.6 km

Lanklaarderbos

Forest

4

27.4 km

Cycle path between Café De Statie and Mechelse Heide

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Good way through the green. Busy when the weather is nice.

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5

29.4 km

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

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The Hoge Kempen National Park is the first and so far the only one in Belgium. It was opened in 2006 and, among other things, the pine forests and the heathland are protected here.

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6

32.2 km

Cycle path through the Mechelse Heide

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A busy bike path, but still manageable without any problems. Every now and then there is a train of racing cyclists, but there are no problems with roots under the road surface.

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7

33.4 km

Singletrack Along the Former Quarry (Mechelse Heide)

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A nice single track along a former quarry. Includes a descent and a climb.

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8

34.8 km

View of the Mechelse Heide Quarry

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Trail overlooking the quarry

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9

37.3 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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From the almost 300 meter long wooden bicycle bridge, you get a wide view of the natural environment.

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10

42.6 km

Molenberg Ascent and Descent – MTB Route, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Descent or ascent of the Molenberg, is part of the MTB Loop, watch out for traffic on both sides.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

19.4 km

5.36 km

2.16 km

1.40 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

15.6 km

6.30 km

3.04 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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