The best MTB trails around Moerbeke

De Kouterwegel was the very first to win the Grage Weg Award, an initiative by the Province of Oost-Vlaanderen, which aims to reward inspiring slow roads that people not only use functionally, but which also invite an experience. De Kouterwegel is part of the Kaboutermolenpad, a special route that distinguishes itself through its pronounced experiential value, according to the award jury, an example of how slow roads can entice people to consciously choose a detour, purely for the sake of the experience. After all, a slow road is more than just a connection between two points. It is a place that stimulates one or more senses, that connects with the environment and that attracts users through its unique character. The Kaboutermolenpad - Kouterwegel succeeds in this, according to the jury, with flying colours. Along the path, playful gnome figures create wonder for young and old. Visitors can stop at a chapel that invites rest and connection, or enjoy a break at a nearby café. The unpaved path is simultaneously barrier-free and accessible to everyone, and is clearly signposted. The route winds through a varied and quiet landscape, where a rich palette of scents and colours constantly stimulates the senses. This is what can be read on pers.oost-vlaanderen.be... a recognisable report, but during my passage I thought: I hope that the prize money from the Grage Weg 2026 will be used to restore the gnome figures, which here and there are in considerable need of repair or beautification.

The Wullebos is located on a former sand drift ridge and is 69 hectares in size. The name comes from "wulle", meaning "long-eared owl". The Abelebeek and Wullebosbeek streams run through the forest, both in a northerly direction. The Papdijk, built in 1691, also runs through the area. A checkerboard pattern of avenues is present both in the forest and in the agricultural area to its south. It indicates reclamation in the second half of the 18th century. The agricultural area was deforested in the course of the 19th century, preserving the checkerboard structure. The Baggaarthof is located in the area, around which numerous ghost stories circulate. source: Wikipedia

The ter Beuken city park originally started as a landscaped garden around Villa ter Beuken. Every two years, it is transformed into a Temporary Centre for Spatial Art. Since 1981, the city, in collaboration with the Municipal Commission for Artistic Heritage, has been organizing open-air exhibitions there. And... yes, there are a few level differences in the park, which make the park extra attractive for both walkers and mountain bikers. Source: lokeren.be

Beautiful piece of docking along nature

Beautiful avenues in the Wullebos

In to the Woods we go

You cycle through dense forests, where the trees provide shade and the surface is often somewhat variable with roots and loose stones. A nice single track for MTB'ers!

This forest area offers a beautiful trail for mountain bikers who like a challenge. The Clingebos is a beautiful and varied nature area, where the combination of forest, hills and open field forms an ideal playground for MTB enthusiasts.