Belgium has an extensive network of interesting long-distance cycling routes, which allow you to explore this fascinating country. The clearly marked-out trails - many of which are car-free, high quality and safe - will give you an unforgettable cycling experience. 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: routes 3, 4, 5, 12 and 19, adding up to a total of 1140km. In Wallonia, routes 3, 5 and 19 follow the RAVeL networks for the most part. In Brussels, you will pass the capital’s extraordinary sights. Each country has a national coordinator to ensure the smooth running of its routes and to answer any questions travellers might have. “Pro Velo” has been fulfilling the role for Brussels and Wallonia since May 2018, and for Flanders it is the organisation “Visit Flanders“.
Chemins du Rail is a non-profit organization that encourages the development of old railway lines to turn them into greenways. To achieve this goal, the association publishes a quarterly newsletter and organizes walks and trips. They offer publications as well as discovery courses. They run a documentation center and provide technical advice. They are also busy trying to preserve railway heritage.
info@cheminsdurail.be +32 (0)81 65 75 96
All you ever needed to know about cycling in Flanders. Discover impressive routes, challenging bucket lists and tips to plan your stay!
Find more information about the EuroVelo 3 & 5 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.
eurovelo@provelo.org +32(0) 2 502 73 55
GRACQ - an acronym for Cyclists' Research and Action Group in French - is a volunteers driven non-profit organisation representing cyclists in Wallonia and the Brussels region and promotes their rights. GRACQ was established in 1975 and has been advocating for better conditions for cyclists in French-speaking Belgium ever since. Its means of actions include grass-root activism, campaigns and lobbying. It regularly partners up with its equivalent on the Dutch-speaking side, Fiestersbond.
info@gracq.org +32 (0)2 502 61 30
Grote Routepaden is a non-profit organization that develops, signposts and maintains the LF cycle routes and long distance walking paths (GR-routes) in Flanders. The management of the LF network is a shared responsibility with Tourism Flanders. Grote Routepaden also publishes topo guides and other cycling and walking products. EuroVelo 4 follows the route 'LF1' through Ostend and De Haan; EuroVelo 5 follows the route 'LF6' through Ronse, Geraardsbergen and Brussels.
info@groteroutepaden.be 0032 (0) 3 232 72 18
Through developing personalised solutions that facilitate and encourage people to transition to cycling, the non-profit organisation Pro Velo contributes to a higher quality of life. Since 1992, Pro Velo develops personalised solutions to facilitate and encourage people to transition to cycling. Theirs mobility experts support governments, organisations and citizens. The association improve the public image of cycling and accompany future cyclists, young and old, on the road.
info@provelo.org +32 2 502 73 55
The Ravel is more than 1,400 km of paths reserved for pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and people with reduced mobility. The Réseau Autonome des Voies Lentes (RAVeL - Network of slow lanes) is composed of greenways that are developed on old towpaths and abandoned railways. This results in more than 45 marked routes for family walks, hikes, horseback riding, rollerblading or, of course, cycling...
ravel.dgo1@spw.wallonie.be
This website provides a lot of information on what to visit in Limburg, as well as accommodation information. There are some original cycle routes to discover in Limburg (the most famous one being 'Cycling through Water') and you can learn more on this website!
info@toerismelimburg.be +32 (0)11 30 55 00
Not yet familiar with Liège province? Discover in a few clicks why this destination is one of the most sought-after in Belgium!
ftpl@provincedeliege.be +32 (0)4 237 95 26
The website of the Province of Namur's tourism office provides many information on what to visit, where to eat and where to sleep along the Meuse Cycle Route in the south of Belgium.
tourisme@ftpn.be +32 (0)81 77 67 57
Flanders' tourist board website provides general information about visiting the region by bike. Cycle friendly accommodation, bike hire schemes, cycling events and touring circuits in and around the EuroVelo routes.
The Commissariat Général au Tourisme (CGT) is responsible for the general organisation of tourism and policies in Wallonia.
Meuse Cycle Route - 500km of cycling along the Maas. Including the LF3 Maasroute (195km) Eijsden-Mook. Those who have cycled along the Meuse want to return every year, because the route is so beautiful, so quiet, so scenic.
The International Meuse Cycle Route - From Maastricht to Langres and via Saone and Moselle to Nancy/Metz.
Set off on a bicycle ride in Hainaut with the Hainaut Rando guide!
Map of communal, regional and European routes passing through the center of Namur.
The province of Namur has organised 5 days to delight bike lovers : think rides in the countryside with gourmet stops to try terroir products... cooked on BBQs. The perfect RAVel! The RAVeL des BBQ is an amazing way to discover the stunning landscapes of the region while enjoy foodie treats. Join the fun in July 2019!
Entraide et Fraternité invite you to join their 180 km bike ride. The event will support Malagasy farmers trying to make a living growing clove trees. It's all about solidarity! Join the experience in September 2019.
Two times a year in Spring and Automn, Pro Velo organises a second-hand bikes fair. A good way to get a bike for a good price. The next event will take place in Liège in September, the date must be defined.
The Genval Lake is a unique location at 20km away from Brussels Region. The Martin’s Château du Lac is situated at the lake and offers a nice and quiet stay in natural surroundings. A trip to the historic city, the Sonian Wood and The Waterloo Battelield can be made easily by bike. Moreover, The Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve invites you on a journey through the life of Hergé, the creator of Tintin.
Visiting the Capital of Europe, discovering the European Institutions and sleeping in a well located Hotel with a eco-friendly touch? Read more of what the Brussels Capital of Europe package is offering you.
A large part of the Eurovelo 5-route inside Brussels passes through the Canal. A nice revaluated part of this zone is the Quai du Hainaut with the ancient Bellevue Brewery. The Brewery made the famous Brussels beer Gueuze. It was renewed and a new destination was given: the Meininger City Center Hotel and the Mima Museum.
The International Meuse Route is a bicycle route along the meandering River Meuse (or Maas as it is known in Dutch) between Maastricht in the Netherlands and the French town of Sedan which boasts Europe’s largest castle. The route is over 280 km long and incorporates the RAVeL in Belgium and the in France. It is a promise of four days of highly enjoyable cycling through the valley of the River Meuse, past castles, forts and pretty villages, surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty.
