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Leyssens Mill – De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes loop from Balen

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Leyssens Mill – De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes loop from Balen

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Leyssens Mill – De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes loop from Balen

03:08

40.8km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.18 km for 224 m

After 8.45 km for 65 m

After 32.5 km for 327 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

Mary chapel among old lime trees

Highlight • Religious Site

Everywhere along Flemish roads you come across a Marian chapel. But why is the chapel between lime trees?
Historical explanation: traditionally, a lime tree was chosen to the left and …

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13.4 km

Kattenbos

Forest

14.9 km

Het Hoefijzer

Lake

15.7 km

Kattenbos Butterfly Walk

Highlight • Monument

The pine forests you cross here are transformed into more natural, mixed deciduous forests and tree heaths. You walk along a beautiful heath reserve where you can even see a …

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16.5 km

Achel Mill

Highlight • Monument

Nice that this mill is preserved.

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16.6 km

Leyssens Mill

Highlight • Monument

The Leyssensmolen dates from 1797 and originally had another location nearby. Today you can let yourself be shown here how corn is ground to flour or just enjoy the beautiful sight in Vorbeiradeln.

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20.6 km

Meysterbergen

Forest

29.1 km

Gravel Path Next to Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Lots of shade...

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32.1 km

Keiheuvel

Nature Reserve

36.3 km

What is there to discover or experience in this unique green recreational area? The adventure playground, go-carts, mini golf, trampolines, outdoor swimming pools (open in July and August), a petting zoo,...

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36.5 km

Keiheuvel Aero Club

Highlight • Structure

Gliders have been launched here for many years with a winch start (not behind another plane with a cable, but with a winch motor and a cable, a bit like …

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36.9 km

De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural

The sand dunes on the other side of the De Keiheuvel recreation area, where the annual motocross race is held on 15 August (half harvest)

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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

10.3 km

8.15 km

6.37 km

4.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

9.57 km

8.78 km

912 m

385 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

23°C

17°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Leyssens Mill – De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes loop from Balen

Mary chapel among old lime trees

Kattenbos Butterfly Walk

Achel Mill

Leyssens Mill

Gravel Path Next to Cycle Path

Keiheuvel Recreation Area

Keiheuvel Aero Club

De Keiheuvel Sand Dunes

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