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The Zoete Waters – The Torenvalk Observation Tower loop from Bierbeek

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The Zoete Waters – The Torenvalk Observation Tower loop from Bierbeek

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The Zoete Waters – The Torenvalk Observation Tower loop from Bierbeek

01:22

22.0km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Zoetwaterpark

Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.7 km

Brasserie De Abdijmolen

Highlight • Cafe

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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13.3 km

The Zoete Waters

Highlight • Lake

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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13.5 km

Minnebron Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Minnebron is a source managed by the Agency for Nature and Forests. This source is located near the chapel of Our Lady of Steenbergen, on the Zoet Water. People …

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13.7 km

Our Lady of Steenbergen Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Steenbergen's chapel is a beautiful baroque building, built in brick with ornaments in white sandstone.
In the chapel you will find 17th century altars and paintings.
The roof vault is …

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17.0 km

The Torenvalk Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest, you'll find the observation tower called De Torenvalk. It's named after one of the birds you can observe here—the kestrel. A giant wooden specimen by artist Ad Wouters greets you.

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17.4 km

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

Highlight • Forest

At this point you can immerse yourself in the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest.

Together with the Egenhoven Forest, they form the largest mixed deciduous forest in Flanders, covering …

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22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

2.92 km

678 m

399 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.85 km

1.71 km

551 m

184 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

22°C

14°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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The Zoete Waters – The Torenvalk Observation Tower loop from Bierbeek

Brasserie De Abdijmolen

The Zoete Waters

Minnebron Spring

Our Lady of Steenbergen Chapel

The Torenvalk Observation Tower

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

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