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Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Horst Castle loop from Zichem

Routes
Road cycling routes
Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Horst Castle loop from Zichem

Moderate

4.8

(16)

1,694

riders

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Horst Castle loop from Zichem

03:56

79.7km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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After 75.9 km for 1.65 km

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.93 km

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Highlight • Religious Site

Every cyclist should cycle at least once in her/his lifetime to the Scherpenheuvel basilica. It makes a perfect stop on a longer trip, because of the many shops and restaurants on the beautiful square around the basilica.

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45.2 km

Walebroekstraat Climb

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Solid pimple near the birthplace of the GOAT (Eddy Merckx)

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45.6 km

Eddy Merckx Monument Kiezegem

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Here you can pay tribute to the Belgian cycling legend Eddie Merckx for a moment. The statue stands here in Eddie Merckx's birthplace and commemorates one of the most successful cyclists of all time.

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46.3 km

Scenic Pathway Through the Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful road between the fields!

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61.8 km

Horst Castle

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Between the hills of Hagelands lies this idyllic moated castle from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and also wonderful to look at from a distance. …

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66.3 km

Houwaartberg Climb

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The Houwaartberg is a popular climb for cyclists in the Flemish Brabant region. This hill, located near Tielt-Winge, offers a challenging climb that requires both physical and mental strength. The …

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67.2 km

Wijngaardstraat

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful through the trees. Always fun.

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67.5 km

Wijndomein Liemau

Viewpoint

9

71.1 km

Oudenbos Hollow Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb. It is worthwhile to cycle all the way to the top and to take a small piece of unpaved down, even with the racing bike this is no problem.

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79.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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51.3 km

22.8 km

4.44 km

617 m

328 m

113 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

32.4 km

570 m

< 100 m

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