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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Tongeren

Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Tongeren

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Tongeren

06:51

114km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Neerharerheide

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Erkend natuurreservaat Munsterbos

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

Molenvijver

Lake

28.8 km

Katteberg Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Katteberg follows the route of an old tramway. A climb not to be underestimated awaits you here.

Historical context: This semi-hardened gravel path follows the route of the former …

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31.7 km

Landscommanderij Alden Biesen

Castle

32.3 km

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

At the back of Alden Biesen you drive through a beautiful medieval gatehouse and then arrive at a viewpoint in the fields where a large part of Limburg can be visited.

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32.3 km

Architectural Features:

Construction Period --> Medieval core (13th–14th centuries), later remodeled in the Baroque style

Function --> Access control, representation, protection

Building Material --> Brick with natural stone detailing

Design --> Arched gateway with flanking towers, heraldic or religious symbols

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65.5 km

Aspermansvijver

Lake

72.5 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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74.6 km

Mechels Bos

Forest

77.1 km

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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80.7 km

Cycling through the Heath

Highlight • Bridge

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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80.8 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

Highlight • Bridge

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

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92.7 km

Natuurgebied De Kuil

Forest

97.1 km

Munsterbos

Highlight • Forest

The Munsterbos is located on the border of the poor Kempen and the fertile Haspengouw. Northeast of the village center of Munsterbilzen extends 450 hectares of forests, ponds, swamps and …

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110 km

Viewpoint

114 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

28.2 km

26.1 km

10.6 km

4.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

34.0 km

30.1 km

10.8 km

3.02 km

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

27°C

14°C

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Cycling through the Mechelse Heide loop from Tongeren

Katteberg Path

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Cycling through the Heath

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

Munsterbos

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