Wemmel, a municipality in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium, is situated within the "Groene Gordel" (Green Belt) encircling Brussels. This location provides a diverse landscape characterized by gently rolling hills, agricultural fields, and waterways, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The region features natural environments such as wetlands, dense woodlands like the Tangebeekbos Forest, and open meadows, offering varied terrain for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. Its proximity to larger…
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39.5km
03:05
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350m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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59.8km
03:43
480m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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03:22
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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84.6km
05:15
720m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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50.4km
03:23
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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47.8km
02:40
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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06:14
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38.3km
02:10
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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11.5km
02:59
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.89km
02:04
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:06
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.53km
01:27
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48.0km
03:23
290m
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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22.5km
01:26
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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10.1km
01:05
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.1km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:10
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.3km
01:15
110m
110m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Wemmel offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features more than 80 routes, with an average rating of 4.32 stars from users. These routes traverse diverse landscapes like rolling hills, agricultural fields, and woodlands.
Wemmel provides road cycling routes with gently rolling terrain, agricultural fields, and canal-side paths. Small climbs like Mazier and Koereit offer varied elevation profiles. Routes such as the Eddy Merckx Circuit and the Gordel Circuit are available, with distances from 23 miles (37 km) to 64 miles (103 km). For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Wemmel guide.
Hikers can explore wetlands, forests, and rolling hills in Wemmel. The Tangebeekbos Forest and Paddenbroek Nature Reserve offer winding paths and diverse ecosystems. Popular trails include the "View of the Brussels outskirts loop" and the "Klein Amelgem Farm – Amelgem Watermill loop." Details on these and other trails are in the Hiking around Wemmel guide.
Wemmel's network of cycle paths includes routes suitable for families. The gently rolling terrain and canal-side paths offer less challenging options. Cycle highways also provide safe and extensive touring opportunities. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the general cycling guides.
Wemmel's routes pass through diverse natural environments including the Tangebeekbos Forest, Paddenbroek Nature Reserve, and along the Zenne Riverbanks. The region also connects to larger green spaces like the Sonian Forest. These areas offer scenic viewpoints and varied terrain.
Wemmel's outdoor routes are popular among users, with more than 80 routes available. These routes have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 stars. More than 80,000 visitors have explored the area using platforms like komoot.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Wemmel. These include Road Cycling Routes around Wemmel, Hiking around Wemmel, Cycling around Wemmel, and Running Trails around Wemmel.
The official website for the municipality of Wemmel is www.wemmel.be. This website provides general information about the municipality.
Yes, Wemmel also offers routes for both mountain biking and gravel biking. Specific guides are available for these activities, such as Gravel biking around Wemmel and MTB Trails around Wemmel. These routes utilize the region's diverse terrain.
While much of Wemmel features gently rolling terrain, some routes incorporate small climbs like Mazier and Koereit, providing varied elevation profiles. These sections can add a challenging element for cyclists seeking more strenuous rides. The longer circuits also offer increased endurance challenges.
Touring cyclists can utilize extensive cycle highways that connect urban fringes with tranquil rural stretches. These routes traverse agricultural fields and offer significant elevation gain in some areas. The Cycling around Wemmel guide provides relevant information.

