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Fort Leopold – Houterenberg Climb loop from Diest

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Fort Leopold – Houterenberg Climb loop from Diest

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Fort Leopold – Houterenberg Climb loop from Diest

02:16

21.4km

150m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Natuurreservaat Dassenaarde

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Houterenberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

Schaffensepoort

Highlight • Historical Site

The Schaffensepoort is the only preserved city gate. It was originally formed by the guardhouse with an adjoining postern and two casemated flank batteries in the main rampart and a …

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2.43 km

Fort Leopold

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serious climb uphill past station

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2.79 km

Fort Leopold Diest

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

If you come from the Dassenaarde nature reserve and more specifically the Lazarijberg sub-area, a nice walk around the fort awaits you here, first with some views of parts of …

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3.67 km

Viewpoint

10.9 km

Natuurgebied Gerhagen

Nature Reserve

12.2 km

Houterenberg Climb

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Nice climb in the Kempen.

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15.6 km

Bolhuiskapel

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The Bolhuiskapel is the oldest chapel in Molenstede and is also called the white chapel. You can find the Bolhuiskapel at the intersection of Asdonkstraat and a forest road in …

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16.2 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Zwart Water

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Placing a new bridge over the stream "'t Zwart water" was the goal of the previous curator of the Dassenaarde nature reserve (Bart Mandervelt).

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

7.54 km

3.10 km

1.73 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

4.82 km

4.67 km

2.84 km

724 m

365 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

38°C

23°C

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Fort Leopold – Houterenberg Climb loop from Diest

Schaffensepoort

Fort Leopold

Fort Leopold Diest

Houterenberg Climb

Bolhuiskapel

Wooden Bridge Over the Zwart Water

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