Park Abbey – Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest loop from Leuven
Park Abbey – Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest loop from Leuven
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Park Abbey – Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest loop from Leuven
02:57
47.9km
340m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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2.41 km
Park Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
The abbey complex includes a church, monastery buildings, water mill, ponds and an extensive park. The buildings are a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles, offering a unique and rich architectural experience.
The abbey was an important religious and cultural center for centuries. Today the abbey is still inhabited by Premonstratensians and hosts various community activities.
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17.3 km
Bierbeek Singletrack
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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18.9 km
Weertse Dreef
Highlight • Trail
The Weertse Dreef is a long, tree-lined avenue known for its characteristic appearance. The avenue is lined with tall trees, so you can find pleasant shade, even on hot summer days. The quiet, paved paths make it an ideal route for a relaxing bike ride
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19.2 km
Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest
Highlight • Forest
Be very quiet and you might see deer - in these forests you will find the oldest deer population in Flanders. Bird lovers will also get their money's worth here and can watch songbirds and birds of prey.
Don't be surprised if you suddenly see dwarves, monsters, trolls or goblins - the oxygen hasn't gone to your head. On the "Path of Ad" you can discover mysterious and fairytale tree sculptures.
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19.3 km
Weertse Dreef (East Side)
Highlight • Trail
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20.5 km
Mollendaalbos
Forest
36.7 km
Gravel path through Heverleebos
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42.8 km
Egenhovenbos
Forest
45.8 km
Dyle
Lake
46.4 km
Old Market, Leuven
Highlight • Settlement
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46.7 km
Leuven Town Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
The plans for the town hall of Leuven are based on and inspired by the town hall of Bruges. The town hall of Bruges is one of the oldest in Belgium and, in addition to that of Leuven, served as a model for the town halls of Oudenaarde, Brussels and Ghent, among others. The stones were made of Ledian stone from quarries such as De Helle in Dilbeek.
The town hall has three floors. There are two niches between the windows, which protrude slightly. Three of the four corner towers also have niches. The corbels are sculpted representations from the Bible. The recurring theme is guilt and penance. They had a didactic and admonishing function. During the first restoration in the nineteenth century, most of them were replaced; however, the original corbels are located in the attic of the town hall. Since the city services moved to the City Office at Professor Roger Van Overstraetenplein (at the station), the historic city hall is only used for ceremonies.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadhuis_van_Leuven
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47.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.1 km
7.85 km
5.31 km
3.71 km
1.00 km
Surfaces
13.6 km
12.8 km
12.2 km
5.26 km
3.92 km
243 m
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Lowest point (20 m)
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Note: the route of the World Championship runs along the ponds of Abdij van Park, you are not allowed to cycle there (this route already takes a small detour …
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