Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Basilica of Scherpenheuvel loop from Schulen

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Basilica of Scherpenheuvel loop from Schulen

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Basilica of Scherpenheuvel loop from Schulen

03:08

53.6km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Schulensbroek

Webbekoms Broek

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.12 km

Zandvang

Lake

16.2 km

View of the Wind Turbine

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The distant view here is spectacular

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29.6 km

Every cyclist should cycle at least once in her/his lifetime to the Scherpenheuvel basilica. It makes a perfect stop on a longer trip, because of the many shops and restaurants on the beautiful square around the basilica.

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29.6 km

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

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The basilica of Scherpenheuvel is the oldest domed church in the Low Countries and was consecrated in 1627 by the Archbishop of Mechelen, Jacobus Boonen. The church was elevated to …

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30.9 km

Old railway route ’t Boemelke

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Here you connect with the old railway bed of 't boemelke, the train that used to run between Scherpenheuvel and Zichem.

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32.7 km

View of the Maagdentoren

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A visit to the Maiden's Tower is really worth it.
Especially when the weather is clear you have a beautiful view from above!

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40.8 km

Linden Mill, Diest

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The mill was built in 1742 and originally stood in Schaffen, on the Doodsberg. In 1887 he moved to the Mierenberg in Assent. The mill was in operation until 1953. …

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50.0 km

't Vloot at the Schulensmeer

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Cafeteria "'t Vloot" (3560 Lummen, Demerstraat 60) at the Schulensmeer
You should definitely stop here and reward yourself with a drink. Hiking trails. So many options here and …

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50.3 km

Schulensmeer

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The lake is fed by water from the Demer. The Mangelbeek, the Zwarte Beek, the Herk, the Gete, the Velpe and the Begijnenbeek also flow in the same valley. The …

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53.6 km

End point

Train Station

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