Cycling through the Trees in Bosland National Park

36,00 km | Flat
Through the woods Cycling experiences

This flat cycling tour takes you through Bosland National Park, Flanders' largest contiguous forest area. In Hechtel-Eksel at junction 272, you bike towards 'Cycling through the Trees', a unique cycling experience where you cycle to the tops of the trees. And in Lommel, you pass the German military cemetery.

You can also cycle this route virtually.

  • 36 km
  • Flat
  • Bosland National Park

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