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Horst Castle – Eddy Merckx Monument Kiezegem loop from Vertrijk

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Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Boutersem

Horst Castle – Eddy Merckx Monument Kiezegem loop from Vertrijk

Hard

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Horst Castle – Eddy Merckx Monument Kiezegem loop from Vertrijk

05:58

96.7km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68 m for 4 m

After 96.8 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Lindenbos

Forest

2

23.0 km

Ter Heyden Keep

Highlight • Castle

Nice tower in the middle of an artificial lake

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3

23.6 km

The Lake of Rotselaar

Highlight • Lake

Lake where you can swim and fish...

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4

24.7 km

This Bailey Bridge is an established architectural heritage that was indeed only constructed in the early 1950s as an exercise by sappers. The link where you can consult this yourself …

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5

31.5 km

Sven Nys Cycling Center

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Visit the museum/experience center. Have a nice meal or drink in eetcafe Velo. You can even take a shower or clean your bike. Also very nice bike rental by TREK …

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35.8 km

Domein van Rivieren

Nature Reserve

50.6 km

De Eikelberg

Nature Reserve

67.8 km

Rafelsbroek

Forest

9

69.0 km

Vineyard landscape on Waldstraße

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Vineyard Landscape route has quite a few steep climbs even with my e-bike. Only seen 1 vineyard, alternating with sometimes beautiful landscapes. A total of 52 km due to …

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10

74.9 km

Horst Castle

Highlight • Castle

Between the hills of Hagelands lies this idyllic moated castle from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and also wonderful to look at from a distance. …

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11

84.2 km

Eddy Merckx Monument Kiezegem

Highlight • Monument

Here you can pay tribute to the Belgian cycling legend Eddie Merckx for a moment. The statue stands here in Eddie Merckx's birthplace and commemorates one of the most successful cyclists of all time.

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12

88.0 km

Beautiful view of Hageland...

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B

96.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

28.4 km

23.9 km

2.57 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

42.1 km

2.46 km

1.59 km

642 m

595 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

71 %

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