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Mechelse Heide – Wooden Hammock by the Lake loop from Rekem

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Mechelse Heide – Wooden Hammock by the Lake loop from Rekem

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Mechelse Heide – Wooden Hammock by the Lake loop from Rekem

02:58

38.0km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.3 km for 110 m

After 18.5 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.41 km

Heathland viewpoint Vallei van de Ziepbeek

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You are currently walking through the valley (Dutch: Vallei) of the Ziep or Zijp brook (Dutch: Beek). As you might have noticed, it's pretty muddy and boggy. This is due …

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12.3 km

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

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From the almost 300 meter long wooden bicycle bridge, you get a wide view of the natural environment.

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14.0 km

View of the Terhills Quarry Lake

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Terhills (Maasmechelen)

While 26 years ago the Eisden coal mine was still operating at full capacity, today the rarest butterflies are fluttering. You will be able to enjoy a surprising …

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14.4 km

Sand Quarry Trail, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Beautiful trail, part of 2 MTB routes. Sand extraction is clearly visible and very impressive, it connects nicely to the asphalt road across the heath

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14.6 km

View of the Mechelse Heide Quarry

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Trail overlooking the quarry

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15.6 km

Singletrack Along the Former Quarry (Mechelse Heide)

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A nice single track along a former quarry. Includes a descent and a climb.

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17.7 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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34.0 km

Wooden Hammock by the Lake

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Very original sofa in the shape of a giant wooden hammock.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

14.8 km

6.76 km

218 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

11.0 km

4.07 km

3.44 km

2.09 km

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

30°C

17°C

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Mechelse Heide – Wooden Hammock by the Lake loop from Rekem

Heathland viewpoint Vallei van de Ziepbeek

Cycling Bridge 'Fietsen Door De Heide'

View of the Terhills Quarry Lake

Sand Quarry Trail, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

View of the Mechelse Heide Quarry

Singletrack Along the Former Quarry (Mechelse Heide)

Mechelse Heide

Wooden Hammock by the Lake

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