'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk is a unique cycling experience in which you cycle more than 200 meters through a pond. The bike path opened in April 2016 and since then many cyclists and hikers have felt the magic of this place.

The cycle path leads you through a pond, all the way from one bank to the other. In the middle, the water is at eye level on both sides. You feel, see and smell the water. A beautiful and unique view over the landscape. When you watch from a distance it is funny to see all those heads on the surface of the water passing by. The path is accessible to walkers and joggers as well.

'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk

Where is 'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk situated?

Cycling through Water is located at node 91 of the cycle node network in Bokrijk, which is part of the extensive De Wijers pond landscape. The exact GPS coordinates of this cycling node are 50.963069, 5.392711.

If you come by car, you can leave it at one of Bokrijk's two spacious parking lots. Enter Bokrijklaan 1, 3600 Genk as the GPS address. It is also easily accessible by public transport: Bokrijk has its own train station and the bus stops right outside.

If you do not want to bring own bicycle, you can always rent one at a bicycle rental nearby. Find a rental point at fietsparadijslimburg.be, reserve your bike in advance and pick it up on the day itself.

These cycle routes pass by Cycling through Water

Uitkijktoren De Wijers in Zonhoven, ontdek het in Limburg

Cycling through a mosaic of ponds

59 km

Discover the impressive mining heritage and the child-friendly domains in The De Wijers pond landscape. On and along the old coal track Kolenspoor, you pass through forests, moorland, and you cycle right through the water.
Toegankelijke route - Fietsen door het Water in Bokrijk

Accessible route - 'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk

6 km

On this cycling route, you explore the diversity of Domain Bokrijk via car-free cycle paths. Forests and pond landscapes alternate along the way. At  'Cycling through Water' you will be treated to a unique cycling experience. You also cycle past the Arboretum, an indispensable stopover for any garden enthusia, and here and there you catch a glimpse of the Open Air Museum.
Fietsen door het Water en Fietsen door de Heide

Cycling through Water and Cycling through Heathland

56.4 km

One is never enough! You’ll savour two exceptional cycling experiences in a journey through Central Limburg on this cycling tour. Starting at the C-mine in Genk, we’ll first head for the Hoge Kempen National Park. We’ll enter the park at the Kattevennen Gate.
Fietsen door het Water in Bokrijk #FDHW

The ultimate two-day cycling experiences tour (south loop)

59 km

This route starts at 'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk at junction 91 where you cycle straight through a pond. The tour shows you the best of The De Wijers pond area situated in the centre of Limburg. In the De Teut and Ten Haagdoornheide nature reserves you will be treated to beautiful heathland landscapes.
Van Hasselt naar Fietsen door het Water in Bokrijk

'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk

23 km

You start and end in Hasselt, know for its shopping fun, surprising museums, and cozy terraces. The towpath along the Albert Canal takes you to the De Wijers nature reserve with its 1001 ponds. Enjoy the many beautiful water features along the way. At junction 91 in Bokrijk, you can fully immerse yourself in the pond landscape: here you cycle right through the water.
De ultieme fietstweedaagse van fietsbeleving naar fietsbeleving

The ultimate two-day cycling experiences tour

131 km

Two days? Two top experiences! On day one the route takes you to 'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk. You start at junction 91 where you bike straight through the ponds of the De Wijers nature reserve. On the second day, you continue your way direction 'Cycling through the Trees' in Bosland. At junction 272 you pedal through the top of the trees, up to 10 meters high!
Thor, de hotspot voor technologie en energie in de stad Genk

Looking at the past and the future

44 km

This flat route serves you with a mix of heritage, craftsmanship, and design. You start at C-mine where the restored mine buildings and shaft towers have been converted into a creative hotspot. Subsequently, you pass the De Wijers pond landscape, and in Bokrijk at junction 91, you cycle straight through the water.
De abdijsite van Herkenrode nabij Hasselt

Artful cycling in the green outskirts

47 km

Starting at the Herkenrode Abbey site, this cycle route guides you through the green surroundings of Hasselt. Along the way, you will discover an oasis of tranquility, heritage, art, and cultural highlights.

A cycle path with respect for nature

Nature provides for a unique experience but we also provide for nature. As a result of the Cycling through Water project, the roll-out of Bokrijk’s new woodland and landscape management plan was accelerated, which is only a good thing for the flora and fauna in the area. By opening the dikes, the ponds stay clean for longer, which is good for the habitat of the amphibians. And the heritage of De Wijers was given a boost too. The ‘monks’ that traditionally regulate the water management of the ponds were replaced by new ones.

'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk is a project by Visit Limburg in cooperation with the Province of Limburg, Bokrijk, Natuur en Bos, Erfgoed Vlaanderen, Natuurpunt, Vlaamse Landmaatschappij (VLM), Genk and Provinciaal Natuurcentrum (PNC).

Cycling through Water in Bokrijk

Take a look at our other cycling experiences

'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk is not the only gem on the cycle node network. You can also visit 'Cycling through the Trees' in Bosland and 'Cycling through the Heathland' in Hoge Kempen National Park.

 

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