Running routes: Through the woods
Leuven is surrounded by green forests and nature reserves. Run past beautiful nature in and around the city and discover the Forests of Brabant National Park, the Doode Bemde nature reserve and the Park Abbey heritage site.
Routes
Running route 15 km
On the outskirts of town, Heverleebos and Meerdaalwoud await you. These two areas are part of the Forests of Brabant National Park. Be sure not to forget to look around you, as you pass a bird hide, an arboretum and Park Abbey, Belgium's best-preserved abbey site, along the way.
- Start and end point: Pater Damiaanplein in Leuven (view location on map)
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Running route 22.5 km
This long run starts at the Botanical Garden and takes you through forests, past ponds and the beautiful Dijleland, ideal for nature lovers. Along the way you can refuel at the natural water source at Oud-Heverlee and pass the impressive Arenberg Castle.
- Start and end point: Entrance Botanical Garden in Leuven (view on map)
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