Gravel Network Zuiderkempen – Discover pure freedom on unpaved paths

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This network connects the municipalities of Geel, Meerhout, Mol, and Laakdal in a unique offer of gravel experiences. Each loop has its own character, but they share one thing: peace, nature, and endless riding pleasure. Moreover, you can combine the routes into 175 km of gravel adventure via the 175 km combination route.

More about the routes you can combine

Gravel route Geel – 52.4 km of pure adventure

This route of 52.4 km consists of 59% unpaved paths and takes you through green landscapes and quiet roads. Ideal for those who want to enjoy a relaxed yet varied gravel ride.

Along the way, you will discover

Municipal Swimming Pool Geel – the starting point of the route

The Bogaard – a cozy playground with an animal zone and sensory trail

Community garden Brukel – a unique place where local gardeners share their passion

Play forest English Camp – adventurous play forest for young and old

Forests of Bel – characteristic Campine landscape with sand dunes and stream valleys

Kapucienenberg – impressive sand dune in the middle of nature

Why choose Geel?

Perfect mix of challenge and accessibility

Relatively flat course, ideal for a relaxed ride

Connections towards Meerhout, Mol, and Laakdal

Start & practical info

Starting point: Municipal Swimming Pool Geel, Fehrenbachstraat 26a

Ample parking and good accessibility

Toilets available during opening hours

Gravel route Geel – Kids route (17.7 km)

The ideal beginner route for families: 17.7 km with as much as 80% unpaved. Perfect for letting children get acquainted with gravel riding in a playful way.

Along the way, you will experience

Flanders Adventure – outdoor fun with kayaking, climbing, and zip-lining

Kapucienenberg – play zones and nature experiences

Forests of Bel – dunes and forests as you can only find in the Campine

Sint-Lambertus Church – historical resting point in Bel

Why this kids route?

Very accessible and safe

Lots of nature and experiences

Limited elevation gain

Start & parking

Starting point: Sint-Lambertus Church, Bel (Geel)

Parking: Parish Center Geel-Bel, Wijdbos 39

Gravel route Meerhout – 52.6 km of nature experience

With 52.6 km and 59% off-road, this route is a true adventure through some of the most beautiful nature areas in the region.

What makes this route unique?

You cycle through:

Grote Netewoud – winding paths along water and nature

Alvinnenberg and Scherpenbergen-De Hutten – forests, heath, and gravel stretches

De Rammelaars – pure peace and nature

Along the way, forests, open fields, and gravel roads continuously alternate. Here you experience gravel as it is meant to be.

Extra advantages

Accessible for beginners and advanced

Very varied landscape

Expandable with other routes

Practical info

Start: Municipal Sports Center, Sportlaan z/n, Meerhout

Free parking

Showers, catering, and bike wash point available

Gravel route Mol – 52 km of gravel experience

This 52 km long loop with over 60% unpaved is a paradise for lovers of forests, water, and playful paths.

Highlights along the way

Molderbroek and Gompels Broek – beautiful flood areas

Galbergen – hidden green gem near the center

Oude Bleken – quiet area with heath and forests

SCK CEN and VITO – unique combination of nature and innovation

Bicycle tunnel ‘Tunnel vision’ – colorful graffiti by Belgian artists

Why this route?

Very varied course (gravel, singletracks, forest roads)

Little wind-sensitive due to wooded surroundings

Ideal for those who love flow and playful riding

Start & facilities

Starting point: Sport site Den Uyt, Mol

Ample parking

Showers and changing rooms

Gravel route Laakdal – graveling through the green

Laakdal is an essential link in the network and offers a varied and accessible gravel experience.

What can you expect?

Winding forest roads

Wide gravel paths

Quiet rural roads

Typical Campine landscapes

This route is ideal for both a sporty training and a relaxing trip in nature.

Starting points

Sports Hall Kwade Plas, Veerle-Laakdal

Smallestraat 1, Laakdal

One network, endless possibilities

The Gravel Network Zuiderkempen is more than a collection of routes. It’s an invitation to get lost in nature, peace, and adventure.

Whether you choose a short family ride or a long gravel challenge: here you find the perfect balance between experience and sport.

Download your GPX, hop on your bike, and discover Zuiderkempen like never before.