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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Tongeren
Riemst

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Riemst

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Tongeren
Riemst

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Riemst

Moderate

5.0

(2)

53

riders

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Riemst

03:21

57.9km

240m

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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

Albert Canal Bridge near Gellik

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Very good opportunity to cross the Albert Canal near Gellik and then cycle directly past the canal towards Hasselt or Maastricht.

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2

21.6 km

Cycling through the Heath

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Cycling across the heath takes you right through the Hoge Kempen National Park. In this park, vast pine forests alternate with endless heathlands. Thanks to the new connection between cycle …

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22.5 km

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelen heath is at its most beautiful in the months of August and September because the heather is then in full bloom.

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4

28.3 km

Nice resting place with a beautiful view over the Hoge Kempen.

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5

29.1 km

As Bicycle Bridge

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Great way to cross a busy street.

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6

33.8 km

Former N730

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The former N730 is a former road that is now used as a cycle path. It is very wide and asphalted, making it suitable for everyone to ride on.

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46.2 km

A comfortable place to rest.

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47.9 km

B

57.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

18.7 km

8.81 km

4.11 km

Surfaces

29.8 km

27.3 km

545 m

205 m

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Friday 26 June

37°C

23°C

20 %

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