Running routes: Refreshing Leuven

This route guides you along rivers, lakes and canals and lets you discover Leuven in a fresh and sporty way. Along the way, you pass some drinking water points where you can refill your water bottle.

Routes

Running route 6.4 km

This local run goes through the centre of Leuven, as much as possible along the waterfront, combining quiet paths with lively city streets. You run through green parks and atmospheric spots along the Dijle and the Leuven Vaartkom. The route ends in the bustling city centre.

Start and end point: Martelarenplein in Leuven (view on map)
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Looproute: Verfrissend Leuven 6,4 km (gpx, 41.95 KB)

Running route 8.5 km

You will follow car-free streets and cross small bridges, while passing through green and charming city spots. Along the way you will see historic hotspots such as the Small Beguinage and the Grote Markt. The route offers a nice variety of tranquillity, history and city life.

Start and end point: Martelarenplein in Leuven (view on map)
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Looproute: Verfrissend Leuven 8,5 km (gpx, 54.86 KB)

Running route 14.3 km

This loop shows how Leuven is embedded in a green environment. The run starts at the station and takes you first through the Provinciedomein in Kessel-Lo and Park Abbey in Heverlee, two green oases of tranquillity on the outskirts of the city. Then run back towards Leuven's city centre via the municipal park.

Start and end point: Martelarenplein in Leuven (view on map)
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Looproute: Verfrissend Leuven 14,3 km (gpx, 68.31 KB)

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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.