Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

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Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest – Herculesdreef loop from Vertrijk

03:51

50.4km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68 m for 4 m

After 50.4 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Meerdaal Forest and Heverlee Forest

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Together with the Egenhoven Forest, the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest cover an area of 2050 hectares and form the largest mixed deciduous forest in Flanders. In contrast to …

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23.3 km

The Zoete Waters

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The nature reserve owes its name to the Zoete Waters, a series of ponds and marshes that have been created over the centuries by the riverbed of the Dijle. The …

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24.0 km

Brasserie De Abdijmolen

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This ice cream and pancake stop is the perfect place to refuel during your bike ride. Here you can enjoy artisanal ice cream or a delicious freshly baked pancake on a terrace in a rural setting.

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25.0 km

Kouterbos

Forest

25.3 km

Herculesdreef

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Fairly easy route even in wet weather with a stop at zoet water

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26.8 km

Weertse Dreef

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nice lane for cycling. road in good condition.

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33.2 km

Beech Cathedrals in Meerdaalwoud

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Another highlight in Mollendaalbos

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35.2 km

Warandevijver

Lake

36.7 km

View of the countryside and Drève des Hêtres Rouges

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Beautiful view of the countryside and the red beech tree

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39.5 km

A-Panorama

Viewpoint

40.5 km

Weertse Dreef

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Cycling along the Weertse Dreef is a wonderful way to discover the natural beauty of this unique area.
The Weertse Dreef is a long, tree-lined avenue known for its characteristic …

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50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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