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Belgium
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Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Hoegaarden

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Hoegaarden

Routes
Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Leuven
Hoegaarden

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Hoegaarden

Moderate

12

riders

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Gravel path through Heverleebos loop from Hoegaarden

02:49

48.1km

330m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Zoetwaterpark

Bosreservaat Mommedeel

Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.8 km

Weertse Dreef

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Cycling along the Weertse Dreef is a wonderful way to discover the natural beauty of this unique area.
The Weertse Dreef is a long, tree-lined avenue known for its characteristic appearance. The avenue is lined with tall trees, so you can find pleasant shade, even on hot summer days. The quiet, paved paths make it an ideal route for a relaxing bike ride

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16.1 km

Together with the Egenhoven Forest, the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest cover an area of 2050 hectares and form the largest mixed deciduous forest in Flanders. In contrast to the otherwise fertile soils of the surrounding lands, this soil is sandy to loamy. Therefore, you will find a large variety of plants such as coltsfoot, common sage bush, moorberry, wild strawberry, chickweed, marsh fern and false sage, which are satisfied with nutrient-poor soils.

Be very quiet and you might see deer - in these forests you will find the oldest deer population in Flanders. Bird lovers will also get their money's worth here and can watch songbirds and birds of prey.

Don't be surprised if you suddenly see dwarves, monsters, trolls or goblins - the oxygen hasn't gone to your head. On the "Path of Ad" you can discover mysterious and fairytale tree sculptures.

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16.2 km

Weertse Dreef (East Side)

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Beautiful region for graveling!

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17.4 km

Mollendaalbos

Forest

5

22.4 km

Weertse Dreef, Meerdaal Forest

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Beautiful bike path through the forests of the Meerdaal forest near Leuven.

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6

24.9 km

Sunken Path to Zoete Waters

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This beautiful sunken path to the Zoete Waters near Oud-Heverlee is a dream route for mountain bikers, with its narrow passage surrounded by high, moss-covered verges and shady trees. The path winds and challenges you with short climbs and loose sections, where you can fully enjoy the peace and natural beauty of Flemish Brabant.

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26.1 km

Huisvijver

Lake

8

29.0 km

Perfect gravel through Meerdaalwoud! A beautiful forest with deciduous and coniferous trees.

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9

35.4 km

10

36.7 km

Hollow way near Bierbeek

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It is wonderful to cycle on this characteristic sunken road. The route winds through green deciduous and coniferous forests, with winding paths that lead you along quiet streams and open spaces.

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

11.2 km

8.09 km

4.84 km

901 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

10.8 km

7.70 km

7.21 km

6.20 km

110 m

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