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SaveArrondissement Leuven:
Aarschot, Begijnendijk, Bekkevoort, Bertem, Bierbeek, Boortmeerbeek, Boutersem, Diest, Geetbets, Glabbeek, Haacht, Herent, Hoegaarden, Holsbeek, Huldenberg, Keerbergen, Kortenaken, Kortenberg, Landen, Leuven, Linter, Lubbeek, Oud-Heverlee, Rotselaar, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Tervuren, Tielt-Winge, Tienen, Tremelo, Zoutleeuw
Aarschot, Begijnendijk, Bekkevoort, Bertem, Bierbeek, Boortmeerbeek, Boutersem, Diest, Geetbets, Glabbeek, Haacht, Herent, Hoegaarden, Holsbeek, Huldenberg, Keerbergen, Kortenaken, Kortenberg, Landen, Leuven, Linter, Lubbeek, Oud-Heverlee, Rotselaar, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Tervuren, Tielt-Winge, Tienen, Tremelo, Zoutleeuw
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
336 trails
- E-Bike
293 trails
- Gravel Bike
109 trails
- Adaptive Bike
83 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
134 trails
- Hike
319 trails
- Trail Running
320 trails
Region Details
- 72
- 182
- 74
- 6
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jul 5, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 344
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 336
- Trails E-Bike
- 293
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 109
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 83
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 134
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 319
- Trails Trail Running
- 320
- Total Distance
- 133 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,801 ft
- Total Vertical
- 377 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 393 ft
- Reports
- 560
- Photos
- 132
- Completed Counter
- 31,454
Sub Regions
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Bertembos
- 6
- 6
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Sven Nys Cycling Center
- 4
Popular Leuven Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,113 ft • 115 ft • 307 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 115 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,307 ft • 3 ft • 286 •
Sandy uphill/downhill The uphill is part of the blue Bloso route.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 2,322 ft • 67 ft • 247 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,368 ft • 64 ft • 242 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,458 ft • 107 ft • 237 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Offroad to Chapel Permanently Closed
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 646 ft • 0 ft • 219 •
Offroad downhill links van de weg
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,509 ft • 136 ft • 217 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 136 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,060 ft • 80 ft • 217 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Leuven Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 49 miles • 3,136 ft • 37 • Loop •
persoonlijke try in bertembos en meerdael.
★ 3.0 • 10 miles • 605 ft • 4 • Loop •
Sport Vlaanderen route ± 285 hm, 65% off road
21 miles • 992 ft • 5 • Loop •
Vernieuwd groene Sport Vlaanderen lus in Herent, ±335 hoogtemeters.
Photos of Leuven Mountain Bike
Videos of Leuven Mountain Bike
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Apr 14, 2017
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Apr 5, 2017
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Apr 2, 2017
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Parnassusbergdreef - Lindenronde | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Sand It! | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Sint-Laurensstraat | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Schoonzichtdreef | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Prosperdreef - Nethense baan | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Margrietendreef | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Kanseliersdreef | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Nieuwedreef | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Unknown | Luhmann | ||
| Praege Down | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann | ||
| Pier Slot 2 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:16am (Pacific/Midway) Jul 5, 2026 | Ideal | Luhmann |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BartDFgv9s | ridden | trail | activity #106925010 and 18 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:41am 3 days |
| LaurentCoppejans | wishlist | route | activity #104853503 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:35am Sep 29, 2026 |
| KristofsHwV0n | wishlist | trail | activity #103902084 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 1:55am Sep 16, 2026 |
| ernstvh | wishlist | route | activity #103594294 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 1:31am Sep 12, 2026 |
| wimcoremans | wishlist | region | activity #102575564 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 4:42am Aug 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Is this trail still in use? I tried to... | Aug 28, 2023 @ 12:54am Aug 28, 2023 | ||
| trail | Hoe lang kan ik me ongeveer in Bertembos bezig... | Dec 7, 2022 @ 9:43am Dec 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | trail closed and blocked with trees | Apr 22, 2022 @ 12:41am Apr 22, 2022 | ||
| report | Trees are removed. Ready to ride | Mar 16, 2022 @ 12:30pm Mar 16, 2022 | ||
| report | Storm eunice made it impossible | Feb 20, 2022 @ 6:29am Feb 20, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k112 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge208 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge23 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k109 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge207 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge23 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump track Overijse | skill park | Leuven | |
| Pumptrack Herent | skill park | Leuven | |
| Sven Nys Pump Track | skill park | Leuven | |
| Urban sports park Wilsele | skill park | Leuven | |
| Provinciaal domein Pump track | skill park | Leuven |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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FonceBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 336 | 131 miles | 18,284 ft | 64 miles | 377 ft | #359 | #1 | 132 | 560 | 27 | 50,037 | |
| E-Bike | 293 | 117 miles | 15,696 ft | 56 miles | 377 ft | #361 | #1 | 548 | 12 | 3,787 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 109 | 57 miles | 5,197 ft | 24 miles | 377 ft | #248 | #4 | 84 | 2 | 878 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 83 | 43 miles | 4,675 ft | 18 miles | 364 ft | #109 | #3 | 143 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 134 | 53 miles | 8,527 ft | 24 miles | 371 ft | #68 | #2 | 260 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 4 miles | 95 ft | 2 miles | 167 ft | 74 | ||||||
| Hike | 319 | 126 miles | 17,457 ft | 62 miles | 377 ft | #599 | #3 | 538 | 1 | 470 | ||
| Trail Running | 320 | 126 miles | 17,418 ft | 62 miles | 377 ft | #384 | #3 | 539 | 1 | 5,483 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Leuven?
Leuven has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Leuven?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Leuven are:
- Ma Geul (4.2/5)
- Takketoe (4.1/5)
- Bosstraat offroad (4.1/5)
- Choco's On Top (4.1/5)
- Keep On Pushing (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Leuven?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Leuven are:
- September (421 activities)
- October (409 activities)
- June (396 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Leuven?
Check the Leuven trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Leuven?
The longest trail in Leuven is Chaussée de Tervuren at 1.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Leuven?
The best hiking trails in Leuven are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Leuven?
The best trail running trails in Leuven are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Leuven?
Leuven has a total of 344 trails. Of those, 336 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Leuven to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Leuven?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Leuven is Kattenbos Singletrack with 201 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Leuven?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Leuven is Molen with 315 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Leuven?
Leuven supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Leuven?
The following bike services are available in Leuven:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Leuven?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Leuven is Hulsbergweg-IJzersteenpad with an average grade of 16.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Leuven?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Leuven are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Leuven?
The overall region status for Leuven is Clear / Green. Out of 190 trails:
- Clear / Green: 161
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Leuven?
Yes, Leuven supports e-bike riding. There are 285 trails in Leuven that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Leuven?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Leuven are: View all mountain biking routes in Leuven.
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What type of bike is most common in Leuven?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Leuven are:
- XC (80 activities)
- AM (58 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Leuven?
The most popular Strava segments in Leuven are:
- Sprintje naar Demer (37,658 athletes)
- Meanderspad naar Vakenstraat (31,296 athletes)
- Balenberg ( knik tot top ) (22,441 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Leuven?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Leuven. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 161
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Leuven?
Yes, there are 83 accessible/adaptive trails in Leuven. View all adaptive trails in Leuven for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Leuven?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Leuven are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Leuven?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Leuven are:
- Keep On Pushing (4/5)
- Kouterbos ZO-NW (3/5)
- Hertebron Holle Weg (3/5)
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