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The best running trails around Mechelen

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Running around Mechelen is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Mechelen—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. Across the Hondsbossen - Antwerp

17.0km

01:53

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Running loop from Nekkerspoel

9.38km

00:59

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Brusselpoort – Grote Markt Mechelen loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

8.17km

00:51

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bevereiland Park – Het Broek Visitor Center loop from Tisselt

12.3km

01:18

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Pathway Around Mechelen loop from Galgenberg

6.16km

00:39

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Path Along the Stream – View of Hazewinkel Lake loop from Heffen

17.2km

01:49

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Barvest Park – Old Lier Patisserie loop from Koningshooikt

21.0km

02:10

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Spuienhuis – Lierse Vesten loop from Nijlen

26.2km

02:44

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Duvel Brewery loop from Breendonk

17.7km

01:50

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

5.07km

00:32

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Mechelen

1. Across the Hondsbossen - Antwerp

2. Running loop from Nekkerspoel

3. Brusselpoort – Grote Markt Mechelen loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

4. Bevereiland Park – Het Broek Visitor Center loop from Tisselt

5. Pathway Around Mechelen loop from Galgenberg

6. Path Along the Stream – View of Hazewinkel Lake loop from Heffen

7. Barvest Park – Old Lier Patisserie loop from Koningshooikt

8. Spuienhuis – Lierse Vesten loop from Nijlen

9. Duvel Brewery loop from Breendonk

10. Running loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

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