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

29.1km

01:58

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve – Tervuren Park Ponds loop from Stockel - Stokkel

55.3km

03:36

310m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of the Overijse Plateau – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Overijse

43.0km

02:44

230m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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

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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve

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

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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve – Tervuren Park Ponds loop from Stockel - Stokkel

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View of the Overijse Plateau – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Overijse

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