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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve

Doode Bemde Nature Reserve

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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve

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Doode Bemde

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Location: Bertem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Klaske Schep

November 13, 2024

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This nature reserve, which stretches along the river Demer, offers a varied landscape of marshes, grasslands and forests. Doode Bemde is also a paradise for bird lovers: you can spot various species of waterfowl, reed and marsh birds, especially during spring and autumn when migration is in full swing.

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Cecile

May 15, 2025

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Avoid in wet weather because it is very muddy. In very dry weather the single tracks are very bumpy. You can hate it and love it at the same time because it is very beautiful

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Géry VdB.

October 16, 2025

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At De Doode Bemde, you can walk along the naturally meandering Dijle River. Near Leuven, nature conservation and flood protection go hand in hand. You might even spot beaver tracks. …

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Heverlee Plateau – Tervuren Park Ponds loop from Stockel - Stokkel

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Path Along the IJse – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Heverlee

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Path Along the IJse – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Hoeilaart

79.0km

05:01

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Bertem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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