Belgium is Europe's cycling mecca. Every spring, the roads fill up with riders who want to relive the classics. Who want to ride the cobblestones out of the ground, in the footsteps of Merckx, De Vlaeminck, Gilbert and Tom Boonen. But also the roads in Flemish Brabant, Limburg and, of course, Wallonia are food for real cycling fans, road bike, or gravel
The region
Flanders is cycling in Belgium and Belgium means cycling in Flanders. The cobbles from the spring classics, the Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Bosberg, the Molenberg, the Oude Kwaremont and the Pater. It's all part of it. In fact, you must have been there to have experienced real cycling life. At least, if you ask a Fleming. Yet you will have to look a bit wider, because not only the Flemish Ardennes, but also the region of Gent-Wevelgem (with the Monteberg, Baneberg and the Kemmel) are beautiful.
Go a little further south and you'll find yourself in the more rugged Wallonia. Ardennes anyone? The Stockeu, Cote de Wanne, the Rosier but also that damned Redoute.
Further south around La Roche and Houffalize you can do some great cycling, including off-road.
In Limburg, you'll find all the 'cycling in and cycling through' varieties. The mining trails, the water, the trees, across the moors. It's ideal for graveling too. Just like in Flemish Brabant, where you get a bit and mix of everything.
In short: Belgium is a cycling destination par excellence.
Highlights Cycling in Belgium
One of the most popular cycling destinations in Belgium is Flanders and especially the region around Oudenaarde. This is where you will find the centre of the Tour of Flanders.
What to look out for when cycling in Belgium?
When planning a cycling holiday in Belgium, it is important to consider the time of year where. Spring and especially around the spring classics is the time to go. (March-May) but also after that, in summer and autumn (September-October) you can do some very beautiful cycling in the region.
The Ardennes can sometimes be wet and very cold, especially still in the months of March and April, but also as early as October. The other parts of Belgium are similar to the Dutch climate, so then it's a bit of planning and searching.
Recent Articles
Here you will find our latest articles on cycling and cycling routes in Belgium. Tips, tricks and undiscovered areas.
How do I get there?
Belgium can be reached in several ways. The car is a favourite with many Dutch cyclists. Because the roads towards Belgium are easy, although the road surface quality is sometimes a bit disappointing
Train: Belgium and trains are not necessarily a happy marriage. As long as you don't deviate too much from the Rotterdam-Antwerp-Brussels-Lille or Rotterdam-Antwerp-Ghent line then you'll be fine. Wallonia is not known for its good train connections.
Bike: Although it is not immediately the most logical option, you can easily cycle to Flanders, for example. But yes, if your goal is to do all the climbs from 'the Ronde' then you better go by another means of transport
Routes
On our Komoot page, you will find a lot of great routes in the Belgian country. Some in Flanders, some in Wallonia and everything in between
