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

Cycling

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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1. Leuven Town Hall – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from La Hulpe

51.6km

03:17

330m

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

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

55.3km

03:38

310m

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

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Elevation 70 m

Weather

Saturday 28 February

12°C

4°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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

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Doode Bemde Nature Reserve

1. Leuven Town Hall – Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from La Hulpe

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

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

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