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Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

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Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

02:22

32.6km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Bosreservaat Lanklaarderbos - Saenhoeve

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Aspermanvijver

Highlight • Lake

Lovely quiet place in the forest.

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2.74 km

Wooden Hammock by the Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Very original sofa in the shape of a giant wooden hammock.

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3.03 km

Forest Path at Kikmolen, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight • Trail

Kikmolen is a campsite with a natural swimming pool located on the Kikbeek.
more info: campingkikmolen.be

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6.57 km

Gravel section Mechelse Heide

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

semi-paved strip through the forest, part of the MTB route

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8.81 km

Mechelse Heide

Highlight • Natural

Heather can be found along the cycle path, which is particularly beautiful in summer/late summer.

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9.69 km

Singletrack in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

12.6 km

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hoge Kempen National Park is the first and so far the only one in Belgium. It was opened in 2006 and, among other things, the pine forests and the heathland are protected here.

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16.9 km

Windelsteen

Forest

21.8 km

Mechelse Heide

Highlight • Forest

Real sandy MTB single track, note many hikers on Sundays, public holidays and vacations, recommended during office hours

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

6.17 km

6.14 km

556 m

295 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

4.89 km

4.44 km

2.34 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

27°C

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Mechelse Heide – Mechelse Heide loop from Rekem

Aspermanvijver

Wooden Hammock by the Lake

Forest Path at Kikmolen, Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Gravel section Mechelse Heide

Mechelse Heide

Singletrack in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

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