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Cycle path to Hoogveld Forest – Merkenveld Forest Path loop from Torhout

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Cycle path to Hoogveld Forest – Merkenveld Forest Path loop from Torhout

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4.7

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Cycle path to Hoogveld Forest – Merkenveld Forest Path loop from Torhout

02:51

45.4km

110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Vloethemveld

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Herderinnedreef Gravel Path

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nice piece of gravel along the Plaisiersbos

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13.9 km

Merkenveld Forest Path

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Smooth gravel / fine gravel

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19.1 km

Hek Baesveld – Merkenveld Gate

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26.9 km

Vloethemveld Nature Reserve

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The Vloethemveld is a nature reserve of approximately 365 hectares with a hidden past. It is a very varied area, with woods, heaths, sparse grasslands and nutrient-poor water. You will …

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Vloethemveld is a former military domain and POW camp located in Zedelgem. It is currently a protected nature reserve and Natura 2000 Habitats Directive area. The Vloethemveld is also included in the inventory of immovable heritage.

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

11.3 km

9.24 km

6.13 km

303 m

238 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

15.8 km

5.61 km

5.33 km

639 m

601 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 7 June

19°C

12°C

86 %

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Cycle path to Hoogveld Forest – Merkenveld Forest Path loop from Torhout

Herderinnedreef Gravel Path

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