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The Zoete Waters

Recommended by 170 cyclists out of 179

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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

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1. Ponds of the Park of Tervuren – Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest loop from Germoir - Mouterij

117km

07:24

1,100m

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

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2. Leuven Town Hall – Arenberg Castle loop from Leuven

75.6km

04:45

650m

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

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3. The Zoete Waters – Park Abbey loop from Leuven

29.8km

01:59

180m

Intermediate bike ride. 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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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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

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The Zoete Waters

1. Ponds of the Park of Tervuren – Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest loop from Germoir - Mouterij

2. Leuven Town Hall – Arenberg Castle loop from Leuven

3. The Zoete Waters – Park Abbey loop from Leuven

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