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Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Beguinage of Diest loop from Averbode

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Beguinage of Diest loop from Averbode

Moderate

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Beguinage of Diest loop from Averbode

01:35

31.8km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.71 km for 143 m

After 4.92 km for 193 m

After 20.5 km for 143 m

After 20.8 km for 100 m

After 21.6 km for 110 m

After 22.6 km for 315 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.78 km

Great Mill of Zichem

Highlight • Monument

Watermill with metal undershot wheel on the Demer, 50 meters north of the church of Zichem, built in 1758. On March 2, 1994, the mill was protected as a monument …

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8.83 km

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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12.3 km

Scenic Connecting Road to Vinkenberg

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful views along the south side of the road. Ideal connecting road to Vinkenberg

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19.9 km

Diest

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Beautiful town with many sights including the Beguinage, the Citadel and beautiful historic buildings. Definitely worth a visit!!

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20.9 km

Beguinage of Diest

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The beguinage is one of the largest and best preserved in the country and was founded in 1253. Past the beautiful entrance gate in Rubensian Baroque (1671) you enter a …

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21.6 km

Old Dam on the Zwarte Beek

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Beautifully beautiful passage over the black stream with an old dam still in operation.

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22.0 km

Schaffensepoort

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The Schaffensepoort is the only preserved city gate. It was originally formed by the guardhouse with an adjoining postern and two casemated flank batteries in the main rampart and a …

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22.8 km

Fort Leopold

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The brick fort Leopold is completely dug into the Lazarijberg and was designed by Major E. De Lannoy, Commander of the Engineers in Diest. It is a rare surviving type …

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

7.49 km

5.89 km

696 m

319 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

10.9 km

1.47 km

537 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

18°C

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Beguinage of Diest loop from Averbode

Great Mill of Zichem