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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Militair Domein Kwartier Wevelsmoer Vliegveld

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Militair Domein Kwartier Wevelsmoer Vliegveld

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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Militair Domein Kwartier Wevelsmoer Vliegveld

02:00

33.3km

140m

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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bosreservaat Lanklaarderbos - Saenhoeve

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

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11.0 km

Mechelse Heide Noord Gravel Quarry

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You look at the former gravel quarry "Mechelse Heide Noord", where mountain gravel was extracted until 2017 as a raw material for the application of building materials. After gravel extraction …

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12.4 km

Sand Quarries in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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In the Hoge Kempen National Park you will find gravel and sand extraction in various places, which provides spectacular views.

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15.7 km

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

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Beautiful single trail in an area with numerous single trails for mountain biking.

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19.8 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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20.4 km

Gravel section Mechelse Heide

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Gravel strip next to the through cycle path (recommended with racing bike)

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25.4 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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25.6 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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26.1 km

View of Kikbeekbron

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Brilliant view of the lake from the Duivelsberg

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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

8.96 km

5.25 km

948 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

12.3 km

4.55 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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View of the Kikbeekbron Valley – Mechelse Heide loop from Militair Domein Kwartier Wevelsmoer Vliegveld

Mechelse Heide Noord Gravel Quarry

Sand Quarries in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

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