Steep climb in Pietersembos – Mechelse Heide loop from Maastricht

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Limburg

Maastricht

Steep climb in Pietersembos – Mechelse Heide loop from Maastricht

Moderate

4.6

(30)

203

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Steep climb in Pietersembos – Mechelse Heide loop from Maastricht

03:55

55.9km

260m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.41 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

Bassin

Lake

15.2 km

Steep climb in Pietersembos

Highlight • Climb

Thank goodness I had an e-MTB, otherwise I would never have made it up this steep climb!

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19.2 km

Molenberg Ascent and Descent – MTB Route, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Descent or ascent of the Molenberg, is part of the MTB Loop, watch out for traffic on both sides.

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28.2 km

Sand Quarry Trail, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Beautiful trail, part of 2 MTB routes. Sand extraction is clearly visible and very impressive, it connects nicely to the asphalt road across the heath

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28.4 km

View of the Mechelse Heide Quarry

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Trail overlooking the quarry

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29.4 km

Singletrack Along the Former Quarry (Mechelse Heide)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A nice single track along a former quarry. Includes a descent and a climb.

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31.5 km

Mechelse Heide

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Real sandy MTB single track, note many hikers on Sundays, public holidays and vacations, recommended during office hours

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37.2 km

Halfbunders

Forest

39.1 km

Aspermanvijver

Highlight • Lake

Lovely quiet place in the forest.

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40.4 km

Rekem Singletrack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A wonderful single track with short bends. It's really difficult to keep up the speed here. Quite a bit of maneuvering is required to get through the trees, stumps and roots. Very nice.

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