Running Collection by Arne Detavernier
Through forests and fields – trail running in the Flemish Ardennes
9 routes
16:43
140km
2,620m
So, the challenge for trail runners who do most of their training in Flanders is to find trails with plenty of up and down. This is my kind of challenge! Of course, you can’t simulate an alpine adventure here but for those who still want to test their legs in a relatively flat region, the Flemish Ardennes are a good alternative. These are the routes in my 'backyard' that I invariably fall back on when training close to home.
The Flemish Ardennes are best known for the spring cycling classics. However, trail runners looking for challenging courses and some elevation close to home can also have a blast here. The accumulation of tough short climbs through varied landscapes of open plains, fields and forests make for an ideal training setting. This Collection is both for those preparing to run in the high mountains and for novices who want to try running on rough terrain close to home. There’s something for everyone in this Collection.
The trails are accessible all year round. Just bear in mind that some trails may resemble a 'mudfest' rather than a 'trailfest' in persistently wet weather. In that case, make sure you have trail shoes with deeper lugs.
Visibility:
Anyone
Activities
1. Exploring in the Kluisbos
18.3km
02:14
440m
440m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
2. Panorama route
15.6km
01:48
270m
270m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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3. The Koppenberg forest
8.14km
00:56
160m
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
4. Kluisberg Trail XL
30.2km
03:36
630m
640m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
5. On and around the Berendries
13.8km
01:37
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
6. Through the woods on the language border
13.9km
01:40
160m
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
7. Crossing through the Muziekbos
9.61km
01:12
230m
230m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
8. On and over the Hotondberg
6.29km
00:47
180m
180m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
9. The Raspaillebos, the Bosberg and the Muur
24.1km
02:54
370m
370m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
9
Distance
140 km
Duration
16:43 h
Elevation
2,620 m
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