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Cycling Through the Water – Cycling through the Trees loop from Bokrijk

Cycling Through the Water – Cycling through the Trees loop from Bokrijk

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Cycling Through the Water – Cycling through the Trees loop from Bokrijk

03:00

70.5km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: June 12, 2026

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Cycling Through the Water

Highlight • Bridge

The cycle path through the water leads cyclists over a 212-meter-long and three-meter-wide concrete path, with water at eye level on both sides. Swans and other waterfowl swim along the banks, curiously watching the cyclists. Since its opening, interest in this unique cycle path has been enormous. On average, 800 visitors per day explore this unforgettable part of the Limburg cycle network, with peaks on Saturdays and Sundays, and on some days even up to 5,000 cyclists.

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9.07 km

Kolveren Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cycleway

Here we mainly find meadows and grasslands, interspersed with valuable groves. Intensive management through deforestation and mowing has restored the rich flora of yesteryear. Currently, the following plants can be found among others: wood anemone, dandelion, lily of the valley, cranesbill, muskroot, lady's mantle, and Jacob's ladder. Birds are also abundant here: tawny owl, little owl, lapwing, chiffchaff, hoopoe, willow warbler, bluethroat, reed bunting, and many others. The area is freely accessible, but there are no marked hiking trails.

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20.0 km

The old railroad

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful route over an old railway that has been transformed into a beautiful cycle path through the landscape with ever-changing surroundings. So you are in a village and two seconds later you are in the countryside. Fantastically beautiful cycling here, definitely do it once.

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25.4 km

Old Cigar Factory J.W. Hoefnagels & Sons (Factorij 10)

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1832 the cigar factory was founded in Peer by J.W. Hoof nails. Just over thirty years later, in 1865 the factory was taken over by his cousin J.-H. Carpenter, who transferred the factory to Wijchmaal. There it was built near the station in 1867 with the help of a certain Raijmakers.In 1872 the factory was taken over by P.G. Liekens and later his sons continued. Around 1900 the factory had more than a hundred employees and a production of about 3 million cigars per year.

In fact, there were at least 116 varieties. Various brands such as 'Pareltjes', 'Le Dessert', 'La Fraude', 'Porte-Bonheur', 'Sans Pareils' were registered as a legally registered trademark. The construction of the Hasselt-Eindhoven railway line with a station in Wijchmaal, close to the factory, contributed greatly to the great success of the factory. The cigars of "J.W. Hoefnagels & Zonen 'were exported to England, Denmark and Egypt. 1932 marked the 100th anniversary of J.W. Hoefnagels & Sons celebrated. Production fell sharply from World War II, mainly due to the increasing competition from the Dutch cigar factories and the "cigarette", which was on the rise. Increasing taxation and the emergence of the coal mines also accelerated the decline of the cigar industry in this region. Before 1950 all activities of the company were discontinued. This also marked the end of 'J.W. Hoof nails & Sons.

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32.2 km

Winding Cycle Path in Bosland National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful piece of cycle path that winds through a wooded area and that is part of a beautiful area. Where you can encounter various animals with some regularity.

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35.0 km