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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Waterproductiecentrum Het Greven Eisden

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Waterproductiecentrum Het Greven Eisden

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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Waterproductiecentrum Het Greven Eisden

01:32

24.2km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.9 km for 57 m

After 22.2 km for 186 m

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Parking

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925 m

Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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A great example of cycling tourism by Visit Limburg, a unique experience that will leave you speechless.

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5.93 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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9.67 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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From the almost 300 meter long wooden bicycle bridge, you get a wide view of the natural environment.

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11.7 km

Mechelse Heide

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The Mechelse Heide is the perfect gateway to explore on foot. From mid-August to mid-September, the blooming heather transforms this landscape into a purple painting. Unlike at the other entrance …

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11.9 km

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley

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There is a little air of Sweden here, but you are in Belgium! The Kikbeekbron Valley is a nature reserve located on a former sand and gravel quarry.

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17.6 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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18.2 km

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

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The Hoge Kempen National Park is the first and so far the only one in Belgium. It was opened in 2006 and, among other things, the pine forests and the heathland are protected here.

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22.6 km

View of Lange Terril

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Lange Terril.

It is one of the largest and most famous terrils in the country, an artificial hill that was created …

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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

8.50 km

5.35 km

578 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

9.31 km

3.12 km

327 m

112 m

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Cycling through the Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Waterproductiecentrum Het Greven Eisden

Cycling Across the Floating Bridge – Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Cycling through the Mechelse Heide

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

Mechelse Heide

View of the Kikbeekbron Valley

Mechelse Heide

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

View of Lange Terril

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