Belgium has an extensive network of interesting long-distance cycling routes, which allow you to explore this fascinating country. In Wallonia, in the south of the country, the clearly marked-out trails “RAVeL” - many of which are car-free, high quality and safe - will give you an unforgettable cycling experience. The north of the country, Flanders, prides itself on being the second most cycle-friendly region in Europe. And when you take breaks, make sure to try the local beer (there are about 224 breweries in Belgium, so the next one is never far away), a bag of chips with your favourite sauce and for desert, some good Belgian chocolate! You'll be sure to leave with renewed energy for exploring the country's cycle routes.
There are 5 EuroVelo routes which cross this wonderful country: EuroVelo 3, 4, 5, 12 and 19, adding up to a total of over 1000 km. In Wallonia, EuroVelo 3, 5 and 19 follow the RAVeL networks for the most part. In Brussels, you will pass the capital’s extraordinary sights. In Flanders, EuroVelo 4 and 12 go along the coast and EuroVelo 19 follows the Meuse River. Each country has a national coordinator to ensure the smooth running of its routes and to answer any questions travellers might have, and “Pro Velo” is fulfilling this role for Belgium.
Find more information about the EuroVelo 3, 4, 5, 12 & 19 on the website www.eurovelobelgium.be. On each route, there is a description of the road, the level of difficulty, the number of kilometers, etc. It is also possible to download GPS data and to find out more point of interest of the road.
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If you want to explore and experience Brussels’ various unique atmospheres completely independently, a bicycle is the ideal way to travel. Cyclists of all levels can hop on their bike and set off to explore Brussels, its art de vivre, its culture and its heritage treasures.
Flanders is a dream for cyclists. Recreational cyclists enjoy moving through our rolling landscapes, historic art cities and picturesque surroundings. Our demanding hill and cobbles and deep-rooted cycling culture are irresistible those who are Flandrien in heart. Flanders is for anyone who likes to ride on two wheels. Welcome to cycling country.
Choose from a host of itineraries, accommodations and events specially designed for lovers of both cycling and mountain biking. Get yourself into gear and see for yourself… The RAVeL cycling network comprises more than 1,350km of disused rail track, byway and canal towpath made up of 45 amazing cycling routes. Wallonia also has a number of cycle routes linked to each other by intersections, known locally as ‘Points-noeuds’.
Discover the EuroVelo network and regional long-distance routes, and get some practical tips for cycling in Belgium.
EuroVelo 3 Aachen-Paris ADFC Cycling Guide.
This cycling guide describes the entire EuroVelo 19 (1,070 km). It's the perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service index. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translation of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international. Available at local- and online book stores.
Official EuroVelo flyer with route description and map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German)
This cycling guide describes the section of the EuroVelo cycle route in Belgium and in France up to Paris (556 km). The perfect tool before and during your journey: precise and informative maps, 1:75,000 scale, elevation and distance profiles, GPS tracks, accommodation and service directory. Can be used even without any knowledge of German. English translations of the map legend and the user manual of the guide available at esterbauer.com/international.
One of the most beautiful cycling routes to Santiago de Compostela. Discover the banks of the Sambre, the Oise, the Loing, Senlis, Paris, Blois, the castles of the Loire... This cycling guide allows you to follow the route from Belgium to the Loire: - 800 km of easy route accessible to all - 39 stages - official route (or variants) entirely marked by bike - good addresses, accommodation, services, train+bike information - everything you need to know to discover and visit
This 208-page roadbook is available in bookshops and presents the EuroVelo 3 route from Charleroi in Belgium to Paris, an extraordinary cycle route covering more than 700 km of cycle paths, most of which are greenways. On the menu are mainly bucolic routes, always delicious and steeped in history... everything you need to enjoy yourself!
337 kilometers of pure fun between Brussels and Luxembourg City, especially in the cross-border region of the Ardennes. The route between these two capitals will trigger your sight and taste: the Sonian Forest, Brabantine art, UNESCO sites, Maasvallei, Condroz, the Ourthe Valley, the forests and flavours of the Ardennes… The route is divided into 8 medium-length stages (from 27 to 64 km), allowing you to stroll and visit. You will be traveling on safe, beautiful and pleasant roads that are fu…
This roadbook, 46 pages, offers 245 km of cycle fun between nature and thriving metropolises Lille and Brussels, between France and Belgium, alongside channels and rivers. This adventure is accessible to all kinds of cyclists. The route is divided in 5 medium-length stages (from 37 to 71 km), so you also have time to explore the region. So hop on your bike and venture into this border-crossing adventure!
This guide of the International Meuse Cycle Route was published in 2021 and provides information on the route from Maastricht to Langres via Saone and Moselle, and further down to Nancy/Metz.
Every year, the Wallonia Civil Service edits a general map of the RAVeL and cycling routes within Wallonia and a detailed map on the 1:100,000 scale for each province: Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
In the region of Flanders, there is currently no specific label but the welcome of cyclists is very natural. However, you can find 'Accomodations for holiday cyclists' (or "Logies op maat van vakantiefietsers" in Flemish) where cyclists are welcomed with open arms. The hosts know what it means to be the perfect stopping place for holiday cyclists and offer the following services: one-night stay, a safe and dry bicycle shed, the possibility to dry and air clothes, a basic bicycle repair kit and bicycle pump, a first aid kit. The following website provides a routeplanner with bicycle-friendly services accomodations. Those accomodations were selected – by self-assessment – for the Flemish iconic cycle routes (see logo).
In East Belgium, the bed+bike label highlights certified accommodations especially tailored to the needs of cyclists. Hotels, campsites and holiday apartments carrying the Bed+Bike certification offer cycle-friendly services such as secure bike storage, drying facilities, repair equipment and information on local cycling routes. Whether travelling along the Vennbahn, or discovering the region’s varied landscapes, cyclists can rely on bed+bike partners for a comfortable and welcoming stay.
In the capital of Belgium, Brussels, visit.brussels offers a list of bike friendly labeled accommodations with certain services and facilities that cater for the needs of cyclists and clients.
In the region of Wallonia, Belgium, the "Bienvenue Vélo" label offers a list of accommodations, restaurants, tourist organizations, tourist attractions and museums, producers and artisans - all suitable for cyclists.
