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Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Oud-Heverlee

Sunken Path to Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Oud-Heverlee

Sunken Path to Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

Moderate

4.9

(14)

91

riders

Sunken Path to Zoete Waters – Meerdaal Forest loop from Oud-Heverlee

01:39

19.8km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.72 km for 38 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

Sunken Path to Zoete Waters

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This beautiful sunken path to the Zoete Waters near Oud-Heverlee is a dream route for mountain bikers, with its narrow passage surrounded by high, moss-covered verges and shady trees. The …

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5.14 km

Nice sunken road, worth it

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5.68 km

Going down is also challenging with stones and roots sticking out of the ground

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8.59 km

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10.4 km

The climb can be quite difficult. The surface of this path is sand. On the right you see the brick wall of the domain Savenel.

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11.2 km

Meerdaal Forest

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Red American oak dominates the Meerdaal forest. This green lung south of Leuven forms the largest mixed deciduous woods in Flanders, covering an area of 2,050 ha. No surprise it …

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17.1 km

Beaver dam near Vaalbeek (Heverleebos)

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The best chance to see beavers is around sunrise or sunset. They do not hibernate. The beaver dam here is not very large but it is very visible, as are …

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18.8 km

Railway climb

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small, steep path along the railway line

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.38 km

2.26 km

1.26 km

445 m

105 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

4.48 km

3.94 km

1.94 km

449 m

124 m

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Weather

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Sunday 1 November

11°C

7°C

48 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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