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The Zoete Waters

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The Zoete Waters

Recommended by 173 cyclists out of 182

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Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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Location: Oud-Heverlee, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Weertse Dreef loop from Vertrijk

50.2km

03:52

440m

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

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2. The Zoete Waters – Park Abbey loop from Leuven

29.8km

01:59

180m

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

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3. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven Town Hall loop from Leuven

75.0km

04:42

640m

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

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Klaske Schep

November 13, 2024

The nature reserve owes its name to the Zoete Waters, a series of ponds and marshes that have been created over the centuries by the riverbed of the Dijle. The area is characterised by a varied landscape of water, grasslands and forests, which makes it an ideal habitat for many animal species.

Birdwatchers can indulge themselves here, with a rich offer of both residential and migratory birds. Other wild animals, such as squirrels, deer and foxes, are also regularly spotted in the wooded part of the area.

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Tamara Van Assel

May 23, 2025

When the ponds are filled with water, it will be beautiful there. Due to the long drought, 3 ponds were dry.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Oud-Heverlee, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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The Zoete Waters

1. Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Weertse Dreef loop from Vertrijk

2. The Zoete Waters – Park Abbey loop from Leuven

3. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven Town Hall loop from Leuven

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