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Mountain biking trails

Mechelse Heide – Steep climb in Pietersembos loop from Genk

Mountain biking trails

Mechelse Heide – Steep climb in Pietersembos loop from Genk

Hard

20

riders

Mechelse Heide – Steep climb in Pietersembos loop from Genk

06:06

79.2km

500m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 78.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.73 km

Kattevennenbos

Forest

2

13.2 km

View of the Mechelse Heide Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Trail overlooking the quarry

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3

24.3 km

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

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Beautiful single trail in an area with numerous single trails for mountain biking.

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4

29.3 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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5

31.1 km

Singletrack in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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6

35.0 km

View of Kikbeekbron

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The view over the Kikbeekbron offers a beautiful view of the lake, surrounded by sandy plains and heathlands. The clear water surface and the surrounding nature give a serene atmosphere, …

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7

48.8 km

Molenberg Ascent and Descent – MTB Route, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Descent or ascent of the Molenberg, is part of the MTB Loop, watch out for traffic on both sides.

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8

52.8 km

Steep climb in Pietersembos

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Thank goodness I had an e-MTB, otherwise I would never have made it up this steep climb!

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9

66.0 km

Singletrack in Hoge Kempen National Park

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Very fun and challenging singletrack :)

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76.9 km

Melberg

Forest

B

79.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

23.6 km

11.2 km

4.32 km

2.04 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

23.2 km

14.5 km

6.57 km

4.36 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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13°C

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