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Through forests and fields – trail running in the Flemish Ardennes

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Through forests and fields – trail running in the Flemish Ardennes

Running Collection by Arne Detavernier

Through forests and fields – trail running in the Flemish Ardennes

9 routes

16:43

140km

2,620m

You don’t have to be in the mountains to set out on a trail run, though a little elevation gain is always fun – especially the descents.

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.

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1. Exploring in the Kluisbos

18.3km

02:14

440m

440m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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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.

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4. Kluisberg Trail XL

30.2km

03:36

630m

640m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Intermediate

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Intermediate

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Intermediate

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Intermediate

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Expert

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Collection Stats

Activities

9

Distance

140 km

Duration

16:43 h

Elevation

2,620 m

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