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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Averbode Abbey – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Waanrode

51.1km

03:23

320m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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2. Averbode Abbey – Heath Windmill Zelem loop from Begijnendijk

47.7km

03:02

170m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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3. Averbode Abbey – Forest Singletrack loop from Westmeerbeek

39.4km

02:28

140m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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Yannick Vandepaer

December 3, 2020

Technical descent, choice of different sides

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Quentin P

December 3, 2020

Fun descent, only be careful when you come out of the forest, you are directly on the road

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Dries

March 22, 2025

Nice and technical descent with a small drop in a bend at the beginning.

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