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Heiderbos Nature Reserve – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Gruitrode

Heiderbos Nature Reserve – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Gruitrode

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Heiderbos Nature Reserve – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Gruitrode

02:56

51.8km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Natuurdomein Klaverberg

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Bosreservaat Lanklaarderbos - Saenhoeve

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.8 km

Heiderbos Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

In 1970 the Heiderbos nature reserve was established to protect the largest remaining juniper population in Flanders. In addition to the conifers, there are also various types of heather, numerous breeding birds, amphibians, reptiles and insects.

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18.2 km

Car-free Cycle Path Zutendaal

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Former N730, car-free. Wide, straight through the forest.

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26.8 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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From the almost 300 meter long wooden bicycle bridge, you get a wide view of the natural environment.

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26.9 km

Cycling through the Heath

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Cycling across the heath takes you right through the Hoge Kempen National Park. In this park, vast pine forests alternate with endless heathlands. Thanks to the new connection between cycle …

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27.7 km

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelen heath is at its most beautiful in the months of August and September because the heather is then in full bloom.

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34.4 km

Sand Quarries in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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In the Hoge Kempen National Park you will find gravel and sand extraction in various places, which provides spectacular views.

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34.5 km

Gravel Path Along the Railway, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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This gravel strip under the railway bridge offers a tough passage for mountain bikers. The rough gravel path provides extra grip and challenge, with sometimes loose stones and a slightly …

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36.9 km

Stokkemerbos

Forest

45.3 km

Bosbeek Bridge and Shelter

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Quiet road in the green with a few vertical meters near the forest stream

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48.6 km

Gruitroderbos

Forest

51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

15.4 km

8.64 km

5.10 km

5.04 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

16.2 km

13.8 km

2.17 km

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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12 %

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Heiderbos Nature Reserve – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Gruitrode

Heiderbos Nature Reserve

Car-free Cycle Path Zutendaal

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

Cycling through the Heath

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Sand Quarries in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Bosbeek Bridge and Shelter

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