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1. Heath Windmill Zelem – Demervallei loop from Begijnendijk

51.0km

03:17

240m

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

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Easy

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.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Hard

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.

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2. Wooden Bridge Over the Demer – Heath Windmill Zelem loop from Testelt

55.3km

03:49

330m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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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.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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3. View of Nieuwrode – Steady Climb loop from Aarschot

49.7km

03:42

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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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.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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

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

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