In Belgium, EuroVelo 5 will introduce you to the rich natural, architectural, cultural and brewing heritage of the country. The itinerary will lead you through calm roads, picturesque canal lock, ancient drawbridges, wild natural parks and the villages of the Pajottenland. You can conquer the forest of Soignes and see the sights of Brussels, from the Grand Palace, to the Manneken Pis to the Modern institutions of the European Union. Entering Belgium near Lille, you will end the Belgian stage of your journey in Martelange, where you can continue your trip in the direction of Redange and Luxembourg.
Download here the full GPS tracks of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) in Belgium and start planning your next cycling holidays!
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Countries
Legend
Development status
Certified
Section of at least 300 km that has successfully undergone the
certification process in line with ECF’s European Certification Standard.
It is the highest quality level on the EuroVelo network
Developed with EuroVelo signs
Developed route (see category below) with continuous signing along the
route, incorporating EuroVelo route information panels.
Developed
Route developed for cyclists and signed in line with the respective
national standard (i.e. it is part of a local, regional or national cycle
network). There must also be a website providing information to users.
Developed route can be heterogeneous in terms of infrastructure: type of
cycling infrastructure, surface, width, gradients, etc
Under development
Route containing sections that require further development
(e.g. stretches on public highways with high levels of traffic). Cyclists are
advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
Planning
Undeveloped route with no detailed information publicly available on
the Internet. The itinerary communicated is a proposal for the best possible
option currently available. It may also contain dangerous sections. Cyclists are
advised to use public transportation to skip these non-developed stretches.
Public transport link
Markers
Natural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural Heritage
Culinary Delights
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
Other Point of Interest
Bus station
Train station
Mobility info center
National & Regional Information
EuroVelo Belgium
National EuroVelo Coordination Centre
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.
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.
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’.