Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Leuven

Belgium

Flanders

Flemish Brabant

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Leuven

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Leuven

02:37

42.7km

310m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Zoetwaterpark

Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Molenbeek

Lake

3.57 km

Militair oefenterrein De Hemptinne

Forest

17.0 km

Bierbeek Singletrack

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This single trail is a nice climb from Bierbeek and at the end you arrive at a farm. The trail is also very nice in the other direction (= downhill).

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18.6 km

Weertse Dreef

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Cycling along the Weertse Dreef is a wonderful way to discover the natural beauty of this unique area.
The Weertse Dreef is a long, tree-lined avenue known for its characteristic …

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18.9 km

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

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Together with the Egenhoven Forest, the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest cover an area of 2050 hectares and form the largest mixed deciduous forest in Flanders. In contrast to …

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19.0 km

Weertse Dreef (East Side)

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Beautiful region for graveling!

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19.4 km

Gravel Path Through Mollendaalbos

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Excellent to ride on the racing bike.

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23.4 km

Weertse Dreef, Meerdaal Forest

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Beautiful bike path through the forests of the Meerdaal forest near Leuven.

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31.3 km

Gravel path through Heverleebos

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Perfect gravel through Meerdaalwoud! A beautiful forest with deciduous and coniferous trees.

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37.6 km

Egenhovenbos

Forest

37.9 km

Wide Forest Trail in Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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The trails are excellent for both gravel and mountain bikes!

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

7.26 km

3.77 km

2.96 km

713 m

150 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

10.7 km

8.94 km

4.14 km

3.73 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 11 September

22°C

12°C

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Comments

October 4, 2024,WK Gravel 2024 - lokale lus Leuven

The final of the 2024 Gravel World Championship. Nice loop around Leuven with parts where you can ride hard on the gravel bike. Not too many technical parts, relatively good surface.
Note: the route of the World Championship runs along the ponds of Abdij van Park, you are not allowed to cycle there (this route already takes a small detour …

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October 6, 2024,🌈 Rainbow Gravel Ride - WK 2024 🦄 Zooo leuk! Voor de gravelliefhebber 🫶🏽

What a fantastic day! Really enjoyed the varied route, the nice gravel vibes, the sunny weather, the beautiful nature, the relaxed atmosphere and the excellent organization. And the Brabant forests: what a delight to cycle between the large and long forest paths! 😍 I will do that route again but then in spring / summer! I will be back! 🚴🏽‍♀️

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