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View of Lange Terril – Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden

View of Lange Terril – Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden

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View of Lange Terril – Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden

02:03

27.7km

220m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

View of Lange Terril

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view of the Lange Terril.

It is one of the largest and most famous terrils in the country, an artificial hill that was created by the accumulation of waste material from mining, specifically from coal mines. The terril is a kind of 'waste mountain' that was built up in the 20th century, but in the meantime nature has developed here in a special way.

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2.36 km

Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A great example of cycling tourism by Visit Limburg, a unique experience that will leave you speechless.

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3.03 km

Grote Plas

Lake

4.85 km

Lanklaarderbos

Forest

5.87 km

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

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Beautiful single trail in an area with numerous single trails for mountain biking.

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13.0 km

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hoge Kempen National Park is the first and so far the only one in Belgium. It was opened in 2006 and, among other things, the pine forests and the heathland are protected here.

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16.0 km

Mechelse Heide

Highlight • Natural

Heather can be found along the cycle path, which is particularly beautiful in summer/late summer.

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25.0 km

Pier at the Grote Plas

Highlight • Lake

Here on the north-west bank you have a wonderful view over part of the Grote Plas. At the edge of the bank you can see a few bungalows from the Centerpark.

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27.5 km

Connecterra, Hoge Kempen National Park

Highlight • Monument

Connecterra is the main gateway to Hoge Kempen National Park. This unique area is located on the former mining site of Eisden, bordering Dilsen-Stokkem. A quarter of a century ago, the mine was still operating at full capacity; now it is a true nature paradise. There are big plans for this area in the making for the coming years, respecting both nature and cultural heritage. The hiking area has been developed and the routes offer some of the most beautiful panoramas in Flanders, with a breathtaking scenery of mountains and lakes. In total, five routes will lead you through the area. The hiking area connects to the 'Mechelse Heide' and 'Station As' walking paths. In the new visitor center, you will find information about the national park and can relax with a drink in the tearoom. Outside, children can have fun in the playground. The spiral tower is accessible up to the first floor and offers a glimpse of what Connecterra has to offer.

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27.6 km

Eisden Coal Mine Headframes (Terhills)

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Anyone looking for Eisden's mining past will discover traces that are as diverse as they are striking. They stood like exclamation marks in a history that threatened to be erased after the mine closed and the complete demolition of the mining heritage was decided. A mining site whose facades form the architectural conclusion of the residential cores: the old cités. There are also four restored and converted mining buildings, a director's house and a miner's house, three statues, each representing a different era of fine art, a castle... An offering that could not be more diverse against the uniform background.

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

5.09 km

2.26 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

4.37 km

3.69 km

1.94 km

188 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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View of Lange Terril – Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden

View of Lange Terril

Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

Mechelse Heide

Pier at the Grote Plas

Connecterra, Hoge Kempen National Park

Eisden Coal Mine Headframes (Terhills)

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