Imagine: you are cycling through the trees, with the wind in your hair and the sun shining through the leaves. The fresh scent of pine needles fills your nose and you can only hear the birds singing. This is not a dream, but reality in Cycling through the trees, a unique experience in National Park Bosland.
Via a double circular cycle bridge, you gradually climb to a height of 10 meters, where you cycle between the treetops. The 700-meter-long route takes you through a wonderful world of green, where you can experience nature like never before.
The experience is suitable for everyone, from families with children to experienced cyclists. The slope is gentle, so even less experienced riders can enjoy the ride without any problems.
The cycling experience is located in Pijnven, a beautiful nature reserve in Hechtel-Eksel. From the center of Lommel, it is only a 12 km cycle ride to the iconic cycle bridge.
Make a day of it and combine Cycling through the trees with one of the many cycling routes in the area. There are routes for all levels, from beginners to experienced cyclists.
The iron pole at node 272 is a geodetic survey point? There are three of them in Belgium: in Lommel-Kerkhoven, Ostend and Arlon. From these points, the altitude is measured and then topographic maps are drawn up. Belgium was the first country in the world to represent its territory with heights and depths.
Info
Starting point: you can cycle to the attraction from anywhere you want, but you can also choose one of Bosland’s recommended loops.
Node: #272
Parking: this cycling experience is easy to reach from Pijnven car park, Kiefhoekstraat 16, 3940 Hechtel-Eksel. From there, you can take the bike path to node #272. It is strictly forbidden to park along the side of the road.
Accessibility
Cycling through the Trees is accessible to cyclists, hikers and wheelchair users from sunrise to sunset.
