Iconic cycling routes in Flanders

Nine iconic cycle routes provide many options for an unforgettable cycling holiday in Flanders. Each route follows a central theme and stitches together the best Flemish scenery along attractive cycle paths.

All iconic cycle routes are fully signposted both ways. You can therefore choose your direction, as well as your start and finish point freely. More info on: www.flandersbybike.com

If you are looking for the perfect combination of nature, maritime history and culture, the Coastal Route will satisfy your hunger for new horizons. Tour along the beach with a view of the sea, cycle through dunes and woods and check out the sweeping, flat polder landscapes. On the way, you will encounter the rich history of coastal life.

The Kempen Route stretches between Antwerp and Maasmechelen and offers plenty of variety. It leads through woods, across expansive stretches of heath, past dunes, the likes of which you might expect in the Sahara, and along the Kempen lakes, as well as industrial mining heritage along an old coal railway.

The Western Front Route 14-18 leads a path through the stories of the Great War and where nature and history merge. The reality of what took place here is easy to imagine via bunkers and dug-outs, trenches, bomb craters and underground tunnels. The silence and solemnity dominate the many impressive military memorials here.

A cycling holiday where mature and culture co-exist with one another as you follow the ‘blue thread’ of the River Scheldt. Cycle along the beautiful and varied terrain taking in breathtaking nature with an abundance of picnic spots to choose from. Or take a break in cities such as Oudenaarde, Ghent or Antwerp. You can even cross the river on ferries.

A 63 km-long route along a series of historic villages and endless banks and shores. On the dyke there is not a car in sight, only quaint villages with places to stop, such as the market square of Maaseik and the jewel in the crown of Flemish villages: Oud-Rekem. The River Meuse dominates here with its powerful flow, an energy that few can navigate through!

Cycle through centuries of Flemish history. The Art Cities Route connects the art cities of Brussels, Leuven, Mechelen, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, right to the coast at Ostend, with plenty of nature and flora on the way. You can choose which city you start or end from. And don’t forget to set aside a few days to explore these cities rich in art and culture.

Up and down the hills through the country of the artist Bruegel, hops, grapes and chicory. Cycle in the green belt around Belgium’s capital and pass imposing castles, undulating pastures and impressive panoramas via a succession of ridges, fertile valleys and streams that meander through the distant views.

A challenging ride through the South of Flanders across the hills of different regions such as Voeren, Haspengouw, and the Hageland, to the Flemish Ardennes and Heuvelland. Whether you cycle just part of this route or follow it from the beginning to the very last hill, is up to you.This is a route brimming with historical content and where pit stops allow, try some tasty delicacies such as mattentaart - a regional cheesecake pastry - and enjoy the hospitality of the many brown cafés.

This “best-of” route leads along the finest highlights from all corners of Flanders. Grease your chain, for the Flanders Route combines your wildest cycling fantasies into a single route in a fusion of rich and varied activities and sights on the Flemish iconic cycle routes.

Iconic cycling routes in Flanders

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