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For the 'Day of the Sonian Forest' on Sunday 16.10.2022, Visit.brussels developed a series of cycling routes that introduce you to the diversity of this exceptional beech forest.
This larger loop of over 31 km takes you from the entrance gate at the Red Cloister through the Vuurkeiendomein, the Middenhut, and finally back to the starting point via the Arboretum of Tervuren.
Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)
Length: 31.8 km
Duration: 02h07
Total ascent: 287 m
Maximal slope: 11.4 %
Average slope: 0.9 %
Net ascent: 2 m
Total descent: 285 m
Paved roads: 17.1 km (54 %)
Cobblestones: 786 m (2 %)
Bike paths: 22.9 km (72 %)
Car free roads: 18.5 km (58 %)
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Water rich area
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