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Cycling Collection by ORTLIEB waterproof
12 routes
55:19 h
769 km
5,330 m
Would you like to go on an exciting bikepacking adventure? In this Collection, we present 12 gravel Tours in Belgium ranging from 50 to 70 kilometres (31 to 43 mi) long. These rides are all loops through Belgium’s diverse natural landscapes. You start and finish at railway stations in major cities so your journey will be easy and comfortable. You'll explore both the Flemish and Walloon regions and discover numerous Highlights along the way.
You ride along the coast of the North Sea, through the forested Ardennes, along thrilling gravel roads in the Hoge Kempen National Park and around vibrant cities such as Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels. Natural beauty and cultural landmarks await you throughout your journey. History enthusiasts will be especially happy here. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gravel biker, there's a suitable route for everyone in this Collection. While the Tours are designed for gravel bikes, they can also be easily completed on a lightweight mountain bike or a classic touring bike.
You can ride these routes as day trips or use them as inspiration for a long weekend – it’s up to you. With ORTLIEB's bags, you can carry everything you need on your bike – whether it’s sunny or raining . You also don't need a special rack – the bags fit on any bike. So pack your bags today and get ready for an adventure on the most beautiful routes in Belgium!
Magnificent dunes, the finest sandy beaches, salty air and the promenades of such famous lidos as Koksijde and Nieuwpoort - on this tour you will explore the Belgian North Sea coast with all its fascinating facets. You are on cycle paths as well as natural paths and drive through a wonderful natural…
Flanders is mostly flat, but there are two areas where this is far from the case: the Flemish Ardennes and the hill country along the French border. You will explore the latter on this tour. Names such as Kemmelberg, Scherpenberg and Monteberg are not least familiar to those who know the spring classics…
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This scenic tour is split in two. First you drive from the train station in Bruges in the direction of the sea, which you reach at Blankenberge. Here you can take a break on the beach. You will find places to stop for refreshments on the promenade. After passing Zeebrugge with its famous port, the cycle…
The Scheldt is something like the lifeline of East Flanders and the province of Antwerp. Over the last few centuries it has shaped the history and fortunes of the region and still plays an important role. The mighty river also flows through Ghent. He describes a few loops between Ghent and Antwerp. In…
On this tour you will explore two nature parks in the Walloon region: the Parc Naturel des Plaines de l'Escaut and the Parc Naturel du Pays des Collines. On almost 70 kilometers you are in the midst of beautiful natural landscapes. It is also important to conquer one or the other hill. The first of these…
Antwerp is a major port city and an important financial center. Despite being the second largest agglomeration in Belgium by population, the area is surprisingly green and natural. That's what we want to show you on this tour. You start right at the train station in the middle of the city. After less…
A beautiful landscape stretches south of Mons. Not far from the French border is the Parc Naturel des Hauts-Pays. You can easily reach the starting point in Mons by train. The tour starts right in front of the city's central train station. As you leave the city behind you see the many tailings dumps…
The L'Eau de l'Heure is a river that joins the Sambre in Charleroi. It is best known for the large lake district south of Walcourt. Its lower reaches are visited less often, but it is at least as beautiful there. On this tour you will encounter the body of water several times. It is hilly throughout…
Did you know that there is a huge forest area on the outskirts of the Belgian capital and metropolis Brussels? Here you can drive for miles on quiet gravel roads in the immediate vicinity of the city and enjoy the tranquility of the forest. The tour starts at Brussels Schaarbeek train station. After…
Liège is located at the confluence of the Ourthe and Meuse. The mighty Ardennes begin in the south of the city. You start at the central station of Liége-Guillemins. After you have passed the mouth of the Ourthe, it is already uphill. A charming, cobbled path takes you up in serpentines to a vantage…
This tour runs in the very southwest of Belgium, near the border with Luxembourg. It starts at Arlon train station. Areler Platt is still sometimes spoken here, a Moselle Franconian dialect that is reminiscent of the Luxembourgish language. First you make a short detour to Luxembourg. The border here…
Although Belgium has many beautiful natural areas, there is only one official national park. The Hoge Kempen National Park is characterized by dense pine forests and extensive heathland. It stretches roughly between Genk and the Dutch border. The area is perfect for extended gravel tours. Most of the…
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