Citadel of Namur – Citadel of Namur loop from Oud-Heverlee

Citadel of Namur – Citadel of Namur loop from Oud-Heverlee

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Citadel of Namur – Citadel of Namur loop from Oud-Heverlee

06:14

127km

960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 km

Bosreservaat Putten van de IJzerweg

Nature Reserve

13.8 km

Mur de Wavre Climb

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480m long
49m positive gain
10% average gradient
16% max gradient

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34.7 km

Bois de Buis

Forest

38.1 km

Lorge Mill

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Old mill converted into a home: more info on grand-leez-petit-leez.be/le_moulin_lorge.htm

Photo credit Pascal Van Acker (mapio.net/pic/p-121753788/)

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58.7 km

Citadel of Namur

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The Citadel of Namur is a fortress in the city of Namur on the Meuse River. With a total area of over 80 hectares, it is one of the largest fortifications in Europe.

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60.7 km

Citadel of Namur

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The citadel of Namur is one of the largest citadels in Europe. Its vast network of underground passages earned it the nickname "The termite mound of Europe" by Napoleon I. …

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61.6 km

Open-air theatre

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Built in 1908 based on a design by architect Georges Hobé. Mainly used for concerts despite the poor condition of the building. e.g. Verdure rock.

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62.7 km

Parc Jeanne d'Harcourt

Forest

65.5 km

RAVeL Namur–Vedrin

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smooth path from Namur to Hoegaarden

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90.6 km

RAVeL Jodoigne cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of Ravel offers a beautiful diversity of terrain. You alternate between open meadows, beautiful forests and passage through tunnels. The coating is excellent.

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