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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

02:02

28.0km

60m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.83 km

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice lookout tower with an even better overview of the area... The Sahara, the ponds and the forests can be seen in one package...

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6.03 km

Lommel Sahara

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This nature reserve with many opportunities for walking and cycling was created by human activities. For example, the lake was created by sand extraction between 1920 and 1925 and the …

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7.46 km

Bunker in the Sahara of Lommel

Highlight • Monument

Der up on the right side and over the steep side off again.

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15.6 km

Singletrack Through The Pines

Highlight • MTB Park

technical piece through the woods

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17.3 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Canal in Nationaal Park Bosland

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Actually, cycling is not allowed on the bridge, only walking is allowed.

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17.3 km

S-Bridge Over the Bocholt-Herentals Canal

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The beauty of bridges: They connect. This architectural masterpiece by the architect W. Grauwner connects two nature reserves: the Lommel Sahara and the Blekerheide.

The S-shaped construction is made of steel and wood and is suspended from two steel pylons.

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18.5 km

Canal Trail in Nationaal Park Bosland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The eastern continuation of the trail along the canal. Not as varied as the western part, but still a good MTB route with a little up and down.

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

9.81 km

2.21 km

1.94 km

551 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

2.49 km

2.19 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

Lommel Sahara

Bunker in the Sahara of Lommel

Singletrack Through The Pines

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Canal in Nationaal Park Bosland

S-Bridge Over the Bocholt-Herentals Canal

Canal Trail in Nationaal Park Bosland

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