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Spijker Forest – Koppenberg cobbled climb loop from Etikhove

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Spijker Forest – Koppenberg cobbled climb loop from Etikhove

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Spijker Forest – Koppenberg cobbled climb loop from Etikhove

04:15

15.3km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Small bridge in the Spijkerbos

Highlight • Bridge

2.31 km

Spijker Forest

Highlight • Forest

Just after Zulzeke, the path takes you through the Spijkerbos, one of the rare forests on a southern slope of the Flemish Ardennes. After the First World War, everything here …

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2.53 km

Zulzeke Parish Church

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A special feature of this parish church is the 'Calvary with sculpture group', located under the lean-to, leaning against the church.
Enter the ornate gate and get to know the …

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7.99 km

Kortekeer Kluisbergen

Highlight • Climb

De Kortekeer is a street name and slope in Maarkedal known for the cycling classic Ronde van Vlaanderen. It is a narrow asphalt road that rises a maximum of 17.1%. …

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9.88 km

Koppenberg cobbled climb

Highlight • Climb

The Koppenberg is one of the most beautiful pieces of nature in the Flemish Ardennes. But many cycling enthusiasts from all over the world know the Melden bump as the …

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11.1 km

Onderbos

Forest

12.3 km

A beautiful piece of nature reserve that is fortunately open to the general public.
When you discover it, behave like an animal. Animals leave NO WASTE in nature. We are guests in the habitat of many animals. Respect their habitat.

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13.5 km

Koppenberg Forest South

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful piece of forest where you can also admire the Bluebells in April.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.90 km

3.80 km

2.80 km

541 m

260 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

4.80 km

2.82 km

1.84 km

451 m

274 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2023,Langs de hellingen van de ronde Nukerke

This region is beautiful for cycling but just as beautiful for walking. 👌👌👌

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November 6, 2024,Vlaamse Ardennen – Wandeling 16 km

Nice trip, thanks to a colleague of Komoot, who provided the inspiration! I started too late, darkness fell quickly. Because of that I had to change the last part through the forest and detour along the paved road.

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Spijker Forest – Koppenberg cobbled climb loop from Etikhove

Small bridge in the Spijkerbos

Spijker Forest

Wooden Path in the Spijkerbos

Zulzeke Parish Church

Kortekeer Kluisbergen

Koppenberg cobbled climb

Koppenberg Forest North

Koppenberg Forest South

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