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The Torenvalk Observation Tower – Scenic Countryside Bike Path loop from Flemish Brabant

The Torenvalk Observation Tower – Scenic Countryside Bike Path loop from Flemish Brabant

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The Torenvalk Observation Tower – Scenic Countryside Bike Path loop from Flemish Brabant

01:48

34.0km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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8.31 km

The Torenvalk Observation Tower

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Between the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest, you'll find the observation tower called De Torenvalk. It's named after one of the birds you can observe here—the kestrel. A giant wooden specimen by artist Ad Wouters greets you.

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12.0 km

Parnassusbergdreef Gravel Road

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Good gravel roads through Heverle forest.

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12.8 km

Sculptures at Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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Update 20260305: Due to the work on the Het Zoet Water water feature, the artwork is nowhere to be seen. We're eagerly awaiting its return.

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17.2 km

Rural Pathway with View Toward Korbeek-Dijle

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View towards Korbeek-Dijle

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17.3 km

Scenic Countryside Bike Path

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Nice road for a bike ride, with a bit uphill but nothing too steep. It can be a bit windy here though.

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20.5 km

Cobblestone Road in Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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Nice and easy to ride cobblestone road just outside Leuven. Nice car-free shortcut for cyclists who are not afraid of a bit of bouncing.

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25.3 km

Mural of Colorful Birds Under Railway Bridge

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Super-A, Collin van der Sluijs
birds
Created by Super A & Collin van der Sluys. The artwork depicting all kind of birds and flowers, is on the railway bridge located on the Geldenaaksebaan, between Hovenierdreef and Abdij van Park.

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34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

5.12 km

1.28 km

1.21 km

708 m

285 m

284 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

12.1 km

2.58 km

854 m

258 m

152 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

71 %

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The Torenvalk Observation Tower – Scenic Countryside Bike Path loop from Flemish Brabant

The Torenvalk Observation Tower

Parnassusbergdreef Gravel Road

Sculptures at Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Rural Pathway with View Toward Korbeek-Dijle

Scenic Countryside Bike Path

Cobblestone Road in Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Mural of Colorful Birds Under Railway Bridge

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