The Top 8 Peaks around Leuven
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Leuven is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Leuven for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Leuven for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Troostemberg Forest
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Opposite the wet Walenbos lies the high-altitude and dry Troostembergbos with sometimes steep climbs. It was long the domain of the noble De Troostemberg family and is full of old …
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Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo
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The Tomberg or Tomme (102.5 meters above sea level) is the second highest point in the Meerdaalwoud. Until the end of 1600, forest law was spoken on the hill. A …
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Eikelberg
Highlight • Summit
Forest on a ridge...
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Summit of the Balenberg
Highlight • Summit
The Balenberg in Baal is much more than just a hill. This is the home base of the Sven Nys Cycling Center, where sports, nature and experience come together. With …
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View of Testelt and the Demer Valley from the Voortberg
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The Voortberg is a Hageland witness hill about 50 meters high on the banks of the Demer. On old maps, the hill is almost always referred to as "Wijngaardberg". An …
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View from Zwanenberg
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With a height of 82 meters, the Zwaneberg is slightly higher than the Dominicanenberg at the Gasthuisberg complex, which measures 75 meters. The views from both sides of the highway/ring …
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Busselberg
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
If you drive up it along the Schaffensesteenweg (the street changes name a little further into: Rothstraat), you have the steep side! Cycle route 523 also passes here.
It starts …
It starts …
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Tomberg – Highest Point of Meerdaalwoud
Highlight • Summit
Highest point Meerdaelwoud.
Is almost always in our tourke.
Short climb but tough
Is almost always in our tourke.
Short climb but tough
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