De Vurtzak Forest Path – Heiwegel loop from Merelbeke
De Vurtzak Forest Path – Heiwegel loop from Merelbeke
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De Vurtzak Forest Path – Heiwegel loop from Merelbeke
03:29
56.8km
280m
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: May 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 10.7 km for 237 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.20 km
De Vurtzak Forest Path
Highlight • Trail
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8.39 km
Kolbergwegel
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8.76 km
Heiwegel
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10.8 km
Dike Next to Floodplain
Highlight • Structure
17.2 km
Hoek Ter Hulst Singletrack
Highlight • MTB Park
19.7 km
Bunker A36 (Ghent Bridgehead, Gijzenzele)
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19.9 km
Parish Church of Saint Bavo
Highlight • Religious Site
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33.9 km
Ettingebos
Forest
36.0 km
Ettingebos
Nature Reserve
39.1 km
Balegem Stone Information Board
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This Balegem stone …
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56.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.1 km
13.6 km
10.0 km
9.37 km
3.56 km
162 m
Surfaces
35.5 km
8.50 km
6.41 km
4.10 km
1.99 km
281 m
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Elevation
Highest point (70 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 30 June
23°C
12°C
55 %
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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h
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