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Challenging Bend – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Herentals

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Challenging Bend – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Herentals

Easy

4.3

(15)

107

riders

Challenging Bend – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Herentals

01:02

15.9km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.48 km

Challenging Bend

Highlight • MTB Park

The loose sand makes it extremely hard to stay on the bike

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8.71 km

Sandy section near the Toeristentoren

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This part of the permanent mountain bike route runs over a sandy surface. In dry weather this requires some technical driving experience. You can see the tourist tower beautifully here.

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8.95 km

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

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For over half a century, the Tourist Tower has stood at the highest point of Herentals. The current tower opened in May 1985. The structure has 112 wooden steps that …

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10.5 km

Entrance Black Route Herentals

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The entrance to the black trail in Herentals marks the start of a challenging and technical MTB route, especially for experienced mountain bikers. This trail offers steep climbs, fast descents …

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13.6 km

Steep climb and descent with jump

Highlight • MTB Park

Watch this video so you know what to expect.

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13.7 km

Skiberg Herentals Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

The first climb is short and quite steep, the second climb is easier. At the end of the second climb you can choose between "hard" and "easy". Personally, I find …

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15.6 km

Path to Netepark

Highlight • Trail

15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

3.72 km

2.59 km

2.54 km

1.53 km

146 m

Surfaces

5.68 km

5.25 km

3.80 km

922 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

23°C

16°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Challenging Bend – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Herentals

Challenging Bend

Sandy section near the Toeristentoren

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

Entrance Black Route Herentals

Steep climb and descent with jump

Skiberg Herentals Mountain Bike Trail

Path to Netepark

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