穿梭林间： “林中骑行”林堡

“林中骑行”，骑行体验升级

VISIT LIMBURG OPENS ‘CYCLING THROUGH THE TREES’ SECOND CYCLING EXPERIENCE IN LIMBURG RAISES CYCLING PARADISE TO A HIGHER LEVEL  

林堡骑行路线已经上升到一个更高的水平。继“水中骑行”(#FDHW)之后， 6月中旬举办了“林中骑行”(#FDDB)活动，这是一种全新的骑行和步行体验。在博斯兰10米高的树梢上骑行。Visit Limburg的主席Igor Philtjens说:“这是第二次新的骑行体验，能让骑自行车的人以一种独特的方式体验林堡壮丽的自然风光。林堡作为自行车天堂在不断创新，使我们林堡真正的有存在感!”（新的自行车道位于自行车道网络上，靠近骑自行车的272路口，位于赫克特尔-埃克塞尔的博斯兰）

The Limburg cycle route network has been raised to a higher level, both literally and figuratively. Following ‘Cycling through Water’ (#FDHW), Visit Limburg opened mid june ‘Cycling through the Trees’ (#FDDB), a brand new cycling and walking experience at a height of 10 metres through the treetops in Bosland. Igor Philtjens, chairman of Visit Limburg: “This is the second in a series of new cycling experiences spread across the province that will enable cyclists to experience the splendid natural beauty of Limburg in a unique way. We are demonstrating that Limburg continues to innovate as a cycling paradise, putting our province well and truly on the map!” The new cycle path is situated on the cycle route network near cycling junction 272 at the Pijnven, Bosland in Hechtel-Eksel. 

“在树林中骑行”是Visit Limburg的一个项目，这是一个“SALK”项目，由林堡省维西佛兰德斯赫特尔-埃克塞尔市LSM市政府提供财政支助，并与博斯兰和自然和森林局密切合作开发。佛兰德斯旅游部长Ben Weyts:“佛兰德斯正在投资270万欧元在各个景点，将把林堡自行车网络提升到一个更高的水平。我们想鼓励尽可能多的人骑自行车，骑自行车的人越多，林堡酒店的客人就越多，林堡露台上的人就越多，当地商店里的顾客也就越多。赫歇尔-埃克塞尔市市长扬达勒曼斯表示，该市的市民对此新的骑行车道十分满意，“多亏了‘在树林中骑行’，我们不仅将人口和游客提升到了一个更高的水平，还提升了我们的市政当局及其旅游政策。”“这座标志性的自行车桥将使赫克特尔-埃克塞尔和博斯兰真正地闻名于世。”我们作为理事会的下一个挑战是继续推销我们的绿色资产，以造福我们的经济。

‘Cycling through the Trees’ is a project by Visit Limburg resulting from a close co-operation.  It is a ‘SALK’ project with financial support from LSM, the municipality of Hechtel-Eksel, VISITFLANDERS, province of Limburg, and was developed in close cooperation with Bosland and the Agency for Nature and Forests. Ben Weyts, Flemish Minister of Tourism: “Flanders is investing € 2.7 million in the various attractions that will raise the Limburg cycling network to an even higher level. We want to encourage as many people as possible to get on their bike. More cyclists also means more guests in Limburg’s hotels, more people on Limburg's terraces and more customers in local shops.” The municipality of Hechtel-Eksel is already delighted with the advent of the new cycling landmark, says mayor Jan Dalemans: “Thanks to ‘Cycling through the Trees’, we are raising not only our population and visitors to a higher level, but also our municipality and its tourism policy.”  “This iconic cycle bridge will put Hechtel-Eksel and Bosland well and truly on the map. The next challenge for us as a council is to continue to market our green assets to the benefit of our economy,” adds Nele Lijnen, councillor with responsibility for Tourism & Bosland.  

未来的自行车网络

该项目是“自行车协同”的一部分，Visit Limburg旨在现有的自行车路线上增加骑行体验。Visit Limburg表示该公园即将于2019年开放，并且以这种方式，继续建设未来的自行车网络。 “自行车路线网络是我们最大的资产。这就是为什么我们继续投资它，它连通了42个城镇和县城。但如果我们要打造世界第一的自行车旅游胜地，我们也必须创新。我们通过在关键位置设置节点来实现这一点，加强自行车和景观之间的互动，从而达到吸引游客的效果。” 伊戈尔菲特金斯，Visit Limburg主席说。

Cycle network of the future 

The project is part of ‘Cycling Synergy’, Visit Limburg's strategy to add extra experiences to the existing cycle route network. The strategy is being implemented by means of a series of unique cycling experiences such as the world-renowned ‘Cycling through Water’ (#FDHW) in Bokrijk and ‘Cycling through the Heathland’ (#FDDH) in the Hoge Kempen National Park, which is due to open next year. In this way, Visit Limburg is continuing to build the cycle network of the future. Igor Philtjens: “The cycle route network is our greatest asset. That is why we continue to invest in it, along with the 42 towns and municipalities. But if we are to remain the number one in cycling tourism, we must innovate too. We do this by doing work or making additions at well-known strategic locations to further strengthen the interaction between cyclist and landscape and hence achieve leverage.” 

高达10米的360度全景体验

穿过树林的车道为游客增添了独特的体验。骑自行车的人沿着自行车桥骑行700米——直径为100米的双圈——逐渐上升(坡度为3-4%)到10米的高度，然后再以相同的坡度下降，给骑自行车者和步行者一个美妙的360度全景体验。为了安全，车道设置为单向道，并且栏杆设置为带扶手的细铁丝网。这条路也足够宽(3米)，让两个骑自行车的人舒服地并排骑，道路的宽度与平缓的坡度相结合，使得“林中骑行”成为一种所有人都舒适的体验。

360° experience at a height of up to 10 metres  

The new cycle path through the trees, too, adds a unique experience to the Limburg cycle route network. Cyclists ride 700 metres along a cycle bridge - a double circle 100 metres in diameter - that rises gradually (gradient of 3-4%) to a height of 10 metres before then descending again at the same gradient, giving cyclists and walkers a sensational 360° experience. For the sake of safety, cycling is one-way and there is a subtle wire net with a handrail. The path is also wide enough (3 metres) to allow two cyclists to ride next to one another in comfort. The breadth of the path combined with the gentle gradient make ‘Cycling through the Trees’ an experience that is accessible to all.  

与大自然融为一体

尊重动植物是自行车桥设计和森林建设的关键。该项目以与自然融合为出发点，构成了博斯兰“生命周期”的逻辑链接。这片森林主要由针叶树组成，这些树是在上世纪初种植的，目的是为矿业生产木材。但由于煤矿场的关闭，针叶树并不会被砍伐，但由于它们都是几乎同样的树龄，因此就限制了森林的结构发展。“林中骑行”项目现在将有助于缓解这种情况。这项工作意味着本土树木将有更多的光线和空间生长，从而确保森林资源的平衡。美国自然和森林局局长马琳埃文内普尔:“保护和发展自然世界非常重要，自然和森林局正在为此努力。但我也认为，让佛兰德斯尽可能多的人能够享受自然之美是很重要的，这也是我全力支持这一倡议的原因。博斯兰是整个佛兰德斯的灵感来源，而‘在树林中骑行’只会强化这一点。”

At one with nature 

Respect for flora and fauna was key to both the design of the cycle bridge and its construction in the forest. The project was implemented with nature as a companion and constitutes a logical link in the Bosland ‘Cycle of Life’. The forest largely consists of coniferous trees, planted at the beginning of the last century to produce wood for the mining industry. The closure of the mines meant the coniferous trees were never felled, but as they are all the same age, they still restrict the structural development of the forest. The ‘Cycling through the Trees’ project will now help to alleviate that situation. The work means that indigenous trees will have more light and space to grow, thereby ensuring that the forest resources are balanced. Marleen Evenepoel, Administrator General of the Agency for Nature and Forests: “It is hugely important to protect and develop the natural world and the Agency for Nature and Forests is working really hard on this. But I also think it is important for as many people as possible in Flanders to be able to enjoy the beauty of nature which is why I fully support this initiative. Bosland is an inspiration for the whole of Flanders and ‘Cycling through the Trees’ will only reinforce that.”   

为了给自行车道腾出空间而被砍伐的树木，就被赋予了新的生命——将其打造成休憩的亭子。此外，针叶树仍然以一种象征性的方式被表达出来:新自行车桥坐落在一个由449根独特的柱子组成的结构上，这些柱子是由风化的钢铁制成的，以此来象征冷杉树的树干，因此整个结构与周围环境完美地融合在一起。“‘在树林中骑行’，以及其他骑行体验，将对整个林堡产生经济效应。它将加强我们的休闲经济，这将为当地的餐厅和酒店带来额外的营业额，以及新的就业机会，从而维护我们作为长期终极自行车天堂的声誉，”伊戈尔菲特金斯说道。

The trees that were felled to clear the space for the cycle path have been given a new life at the start of the route in the form of an information pavilion made from the stacked recycled tree trunks. Moreover, the coniferous trees are still represented in a symbolic way: the new cycle bridge sits on a structure of 449 unique columns made of weathered steel to symbolise the trunks of the fir trees, so the entire structure blends beautifully into its environment. “‘Cycling through the Trees’, along with the other cycling experiences, will have a multiplier effect for the whole of Limburg. It will strengthen our leisure economy, which will generate additional turnover for local restaurants and hotels and as well as new jobs, thereby safeguarding our reputation as the ultimate cycling paradise for the long term,” concludes Igor Philtjens. 

设计单位：Burolandschap

合作单位：De Gregorio & Partners

承包商：Smulders

项目面积：5.137公顷

项目地点：林堡，荷兰

更多信息:https://www.visitlimburg.be/en/cyclingthroughthetrees

EXECUTION: The design comes from Pieter Daenen, landscape architect of ‘Burolandschap’  in collaboration with De Gregorio & Partners architects.  

Contractor Smulders was responsible for the construction of the bridge. 

 PRACTICAL INFORMATION: 

‘Cycling through the Trees’ (#FDDB) opens to the general public on Saturday 15 June 2019. The cycling and walking path is near cycling junction 272 at the Pijnven in Bosland (Hechtel-Eksel). Bosland is the largest adventure forest in Flanders where children are the boss. This huge 5.137-hectare natural heartland of Northern Limburg extends across the municipalities of Hechtel-Eksel and Pelt and the towns of Lommel and Peer.  

More information: https://www.visitlimburg.be/en/cyclingthroughthetrees