De Liesselse Bossen mountain-biking route
Scenically, this route is the most beautiful in the Deurne region.
Difficulty level
- Easy
- Moderate
- Difficult
- Very difficult
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Wide roads and paths with a sand or gravel surface. The main route contains no technical elements, but may include gentle climbs and descents.
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Includes single tracks in addition to wide paths. The main route has at most one technical element. Parallel paths may be more difficult and are then marked as red or black.
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The main route contains several technical elements, such as steep descents, tree roots, rock gardens, jumps and drops up to 40 cm. Good technique and control are required.
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The most difficult routes with very challenging technical elements, such as large rock gardens, gap jumps, high drops and sharp switchbacks. Quick reactions, choosing the right speed and full control are essential.
The route passes through the Liesselse bossen woodland area, a characteristic Brabant wood. A special section can be found at the Oude Aa, which winds through the woodland, with the riparian vegetation offering up plenty of variety. Follow the loop a few hundred metres upstream, along the Berktsedijk, and you will notice how the terrain begins to rise. 100 metres away, two weirs have been placed in the stream, resulting in a difference in elevation of more than two metres. You will be able to see the Peel boundary fault clearly here. This wood is also home to the Galgenberg, a clearing that was once use to hang convicts from a gallows as a deterrent. The route encompasses many winding and technical sections, and ample use has been made of the differences in elevation that the area has to offer.
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De Liesselse Bossen mountai…
The route passes through the Liesselse bossen woodland area, a characteristic Brabant wood. A special section can be found at the Oude Aa, which winds through the woodland, with the riparian vegetation offering up plenty of variety. Follow the loop a few hundred metres upstream, along the Berktsedijk, and you will notice how the terrain begins to rise. 100 metres away, two weirs have been placed in the stream, resulting in a difference in elevation of more than two metres. You will be able to see the Peel boundary fault clearly here. This wood is also home to the Galgenberg, a clearing that was once use to hang convicts from a gallows as a deterrent. The route encompasses many winding and technical sections, and ample use has been made of the differences in elevation that the area has to offer.
Level
De Liesselse Bossen mountain-biking route is a blue route: medium. Blue routes are suitable for the average recreational mountain biker or sporty gravel biker. These riders will know how to brake and to change gear and will look far enough ahead to be able to assess the risks. The route is classified by the NTFU.
About the route
This route is maintained by volunteers from the VisitBrabant Route Office. If you find something wrong with the signage or the route itself, please notify us at our Hotline.
Mountain biking in Brabant
Enjoy a continuous international network of mountain-biking routes in Brabant covering more than 1,000 kilometres in total. There are also a number of ‘standalone’ mountain-biking routes – for advanced bikers AND beginners alike. See the most enjoyable mountain-biking routes in Brabant here.
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Start point:
Parkeerterrein Sportpark De Smeltkroes
Hoekseweg 2
5757 SK Liessel
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