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 over 1000 km. 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. In Flanders, routes 4 and 12 go along the coast and route 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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Through developing personalised solutions that facilitate and encourage people to transition to cycling, Pro Velo contributes to a higher quality of life. 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.
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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’.
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
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.
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.
A fantastic journey that leads you to the Netherlands and Belgium through very lovely villages along the canals. In 8 days, you will discover emblematic places starting with Amsterdam, then heading south to Gouda, Dordrecht, Wilemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Vlissingen, Sluis, Damme… Your destination: Bruges, the "Pearl of Flanders" where you will visit the medieval city centre! The route is also available in the opposite direction, from Bruges to Amsterdam. Grand Angle
