Best mountain biking trails in Hoge Kempen National Park

This shorter circular hike starts at the Salamander campsite in Maasmechelen and takes hikers through the Mechelse Heide nature reserve. There is a lot of elevation change along the way which makes it adventurous for children. Hikers can enjoy expansive views, beautiful forests and purple heather. The walk is marked with a blue symbol. Parking is located at the start of the route.

This hike in the Hoge Kempen National Park starts at the gateway Mechelse Heide and is an absolute classic. Hikers walk through a unique landscape of vast heathlands - which turn a beautiful purple in August and September - and quiet pine forests. The route climbs the high land dunes and offers spectacular panoramas of ancient gravel pits and ponds from the tops. The surface consists mostly of dirt trails; although this makes for a dry trail, the loose sand can make the climbs tough at times....

This route is very suitable for both hikers and mountain bikers, and starts in the village of Eisden-Tuinwijk. Then you will be taken through the wooded area via this beautiful route and then return to the starting point. This specific walking route is also recommended for walking in the beautiful nature of the province of Limburg.

This circular hike starts in Maasmechelen and takes hikers through the Flemish nature reserve the Mechelse Heide in the Hoge Kempen National Park. The walk follows beautifully maintained paths through forests and vast meadows. Along the way, the route passes some magnificent views. Parking is located at the start of the route.

On this trail in the Mechelse Heide, one discovers a landscape shaped by both nature and industry. The coniferous forests along the trail were planted here in the early 20th century as "mining timber" for the nearby Eisden coal mine, an important piece of the region's history. The site consists of former sand and gravel pits now occupied by nature. The walk leads through the habitat of unusual animals. Hikers have a chance of seeing a roe deer or hearing the shy nightjar. As throughout the...

This trail passes through the Duinengordel in Oudsbergen, a unique nature reserve with sand dunes and extensive forests known for its rich biodiversity. Hikers pass through the Gruitroder forest and the Oudsberg nature reserve, with stunning views and beautiful forest landscapes. In spring and summer, hikers can enjoy countless wildflowers.

This route starts at the old station of As and goes through a part of the National Park the Hoge Kempen. The route is suitable for hikers, mountain bikers and runners. Along the way, the route passes through the Stokkemerbos, the Dilserbos and the Lanklaarderbos. Wildlife sightings are possible. Parking is located at the start of the route.

This mountain bike route starts in Roelen and runs through the Hoge Kempen National Park. The route takes mountain bikers over unpaved forest roads, singletrack and bridle paths. This route largely follows the local blue MTB route around Roelen. Some can be muddy in wet weather. The starting point is easily accessible by car.

This route starts in the center of Eigenbilzen and runs through the Hoge Kempen National Park to the center of Maasmechelen. The route is suitable for hikers and mountain bikers, and follows mainly paved paths. The route crosses the Albert Canal, the Neerharerheide Nature Reserve and part of the Ziepbeek valley. Start and end points are easily accessible by public transportation.

This bike route takes cyclists through the Hoge Kempen National Park. Along the way, cyclists can enjoy a nice variety of forests, fields and vast meadows. Wild animals may be observed along the way. The route passes the nature of Dornerheide and the Dilserbos. Enjoy the beautiful bike trails in Limburg Cycling Paradise.