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Cycling Through The Trees – Cycling through the Trees loop from Balen

Cycling Through The Trees – Cycling through the Trees loop from Balen

Moderate

4.7

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147

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Cycling Through The Trees – Cycling through the Trees loop from Balen

01:49

38.6km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.62 km

Keiheuvel Natuurreservaat

Forest

4.28 km

Grote Netevallei Paved Road

Highlight • Cycleway

First-class wide path through the NSG Grote Netevallei, top surface

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12.3 km

'Fietsen door de bomen' in National Park Bosland is located at junction 272 of the cycle network in nature reserve Pijnven, which is itself part of the dense forest landscape of National Park Bosland.

The poles supporting the cycle path symbolize the straight trunks of the pine trees in the forest where it is located. This ensures that the construction blends beautifully into the surroundings. The forests of Pijnven consist mainly of conifers that were planted decades ago for timber production for mining. However, with the closure of the Limburg coal mines, these trees were never felled.

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13.0 km

Cycling through the Trees

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Architectural splendor in the middle of the woods! Very nice experience to cycle between the tops of the trees!

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18.7 km

German Military Cemetery Lommel

Highlight • Historical Site

Hof ten Vrede at the German military cemetery stands for historical discovery - international meeting - active commemoration and is a
training and meeting center. There is also a brasserie.

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20.4 km

Kattenbos Butterfly Walk

Highlight • Monument

The pine forests you cross here are transformed into more natural, mixed deciduous forests and tree heaths. You walk along a beautiful heath reserve where you can even see a few juniper bushes. Along the way you will discover landscape spots that let you explore the landscape in a different way.

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20.5 km

Butterfly Sculpture Kattenbos

Highlight • Monument

“In the butterfly sculpture I show the last phase of life: the release of the cocoon and the birth of the butterfly,” explains artist Will Beckers. “The ultimate butterfly, as it were, grows from the cocoon. The metamorphosis in the growth process is evident by a print, a final imprint of the butterfly wings in the cocoon. The butterfly itself stands at a distance, on top of a tree trunk that symbolically departs from the cocoon. The tree trunk gets an extra dimension because it is planted with a plant species that gives the whole a beautiful natural evolution. The work was mainly carried out in Corten steel. The butterfly wings are finished with enamel in beautiful hues with shades of blue. ”

Source: hbvl.be/cnt/dmf20180923_03778780/vlinderkunstwerk-kattenbos-ingehuld

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28.1 km

Kristalpark Wind Turbine Cycle Path

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The cycle path at Kristalpark in Lommel is known for the striking Kristalpark cycle bridge, which offers a unique view over a hyper-modern landscape of wind turbines and solar panels. The path is part of a route that combines industry and nature in a special way.
Highlights & Route Information
The Cycle Bridge: A modern structure that leads cyclists through the wind farm and provides panoramic views.
Location: The path is located in the Kristalpark industrial park (1,337 hectares), southwest of the center of Lommel.
Route: A popular way to explore the area is via a loop of approximately 30 km that starts at Lommel Station, follows the IJzeren Rijn, and leads past the wind turbines to the "Waaltjes" in Lommel-Werkplaatsen.
Combination with the Sahara: You can easily combine this tour with a visit to the nearby Lommelse Sahara.

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34.6 km

Keiheuvel Recreation Area

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What is there to discover or experience in this unique green recreational area? The adventure playground, go-carts, mini golf, trampolines, outdoor swimming pools (open in July and August), a petting zoo,...

In addition, the area is the starting point of the Keiheuvel walk, the walk of the year 2018!

You can also look for the Keimannetjes during the Keimannetjeswandeling, a discovery walk in the nature of the Keiheuvel for all little adventurers from 4 years old. Free admission every day of the year!

Experience an incredible day with family, friends, colleagues or school friends. Are you not yet tired of our area after 1 day? No worries ... you can stay overnight in our hiker's cabins or at Glamping Keiheuvel.

Triggered? Take a look at ontdekbalen.be/doen/uitstap/recreatiedomein-keiheuvel

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38.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

10.4 km

4.74 km

774 m

539 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

12.4 km

857 m

314 m

272 m

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

15°C

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Cycling Through The Trees – Cycling through the Trees loop from Balen

Grote Netevallei Paved Road

Cycling Through The Trees

Cycling through the Trees

German Military Cemetery Lommel

Kattenbos Butterfly Walk

Butterfly Sculpture Kattenbos

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