Averbode Abbey – Singletrack in Averode Forest loop from Zichem

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Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Averbode Abbey – Singletrack in Averode Forest loop from Zichem

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Averbode Abbey – Singletrack in Averode Forest loop from Zichem

03:10

45.8km

190m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Houterenberg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 km

Averbode Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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3.86 km

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint on the Abbey and the Abbey Church from the Luikerdreef.

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8.12 km

Singletrack in Averode Forest

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Slalom between the trees...

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13.8 km

Gerhagen Singletrack Downhill (S0)

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Nice descent, but in heavy rain the section near the pond may be flooded.

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18.3 km

Enduro Section Tessenderlo Forest

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In the forests near Tessenderlo you will find a challenging enduro section for MTB'ers, where adventurers can test their skills on technical trails and steep descents. The terrain offers a perfect mix of rocky sections, root steps and fast turns.

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19.5 km

Rodenberg MTB Trails

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Nice trail on the Rodenberg with various technical descents. There are various paths here to amuse yourself.

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26.9 km

Schoterse bossen

Forest

33.3 km

Natuurgebied Gerhagen

Nature Reserve

33.9 km

Gerhagenvijver

Lake

34.2 km

Wide Forest Path

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Space to push the pedals...

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37.7 km

Gerhagen Singletrack Schoterheide (S1)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This was my first highlight and will remain a personal favorite! Also a Strava segment in 2 directions. You can also turn halfway through a ditch to change it.

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

10.6 km

9.57 km

3.59 km

1.96 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

11.1 km

6.03 km

5.46 km

5.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

8°C

66 %

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Comments

November 29, 2025,Tessenderlo - Gerhagen - Rodenberg

Fun: 3/5
Technique: 2/5
Steep climbs: 2/5
Landscape: 3/5
Overall: 3/5

Going out today with friends for an MTB ride. The tracks in the woods were OK, not too muddy. The technical and fun part was still the Rodenberg. The rest are less technical but beautiful routes in the forest. It was a relaxing ride.

April 28, 2024,TT Deurne - Diest ❗

Sunday 28/04/2024 😅 28th Bike Fun Team MTB tour. A TOP organization of Bike Fun Team. Routes of 30 km and 50 km were provided. On a completely new route, mainly through Gerhagen and the red mountain in Tessenderlo. We chose the 50 km. Including a number of tough altitude meters. This time again a TT with the necessary technical …

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