The most beautiful cycle routes

Luc Daelemans

The rolling landscapes, historic art cities and picturesque little places make Flanders a dream setting for a cycling adventure. Whether you opt for an extended cycling holiday, a recreational tour by regular or electric bicycle or a sporting challenge... You will find no fewer than 15,000 kilometres of cycling fun in Flanders, the perfect cycling paradise for all.

Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes

The Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes show you all the wonderful things Flanders has to offer. From your regular bicycle or e-bike, you will enjoy surprising landscapes. For example, you will pass by cathedrals, churches and abbeys. Flemish Masters and opulent castles. Restaurants and pubs where you will get to know delicious beers and dishes. It is an adventure that almost plans itself. One of the many bicycle rental outlets will get you on your way, while a GPX file or the cycle node network will keep you on track.

Discover the Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes near your accommodation

Kris Jacobs

Cycling holidays in Flanders, with the Iconic cycle routes

There is so much to discover in Flanders. Take your time, there’s no rush. Our nine Iconic cycle routes take you on an extended cycling holiday in Flanders. Each of these routes is built around a theme: the Flemish art cities, the meandering River Scheldt, the former front line in Flanders Fields, the green belt around Brussels... These splendid routes are fully signposted, in both directions. So you can go on an adventure without a care in the world.

Discover the Iconic cycle routes in Flanders

Cycling in Flanders

Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you not afraid of a little blood, sweat and tears? Then you’ve come to the right place. Flanders is the birthplace of cycle racing. Our gruelling climbs and cobblestones are the heart of the iconic Flemish spring classics. But you can discover that cycling heritage here every day. On your own spirited Flandrien Challenge, or at one of the many cycling events. At cyclinginflanders.cc you will find everything you need to know about cycle racing in Flanders: the race calendar, bucket lists, routes and practical information.

Discover Flemish cycling culture

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Hungry for more?

The Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders Center) and the KOERS cycle racing museum will tell you all about the rich cycling culture in Flanders. EuroVelo makes the Iconic cycle routes part of a grand European cycling adventure.

How to discover Flanders by bicycle?

Flanders doesn’t leave cyclists to their own devices. Do you have questions about bicycle rentals, GPX files, cycle nodes, themed bicycle loops or bicycle holidays? You will find the answers below.

Travelling to Flanders without a bicycle? No worries! On the websites of the Iconic cycle routes and Cycling in Flanders, you will find all the information you need about bicycle rental. In addition, each Flanders’ Finest Cycle Route includes a list of rental companies in the area.
How do I reach the start of a cycle route? The start of a route is always accessible by public transport. Read more about travelling to and in Flanders and the options for taking your bicycle on the train here.
How do I follow a Flanders’ Finest Cycle Route? Simple: however you want. You can follow the route via a GPX file or the cycle node network.
How do I follow an Iconic cycle route? The Iconic cycle routes are fully signposted in both directions. With the route planner, you can map out your own sections and even add other nodes. You can then download the whole route plan as a GPX file.
What is a cycle node network? The cycle node network is a simple and flexible system that interconnects the most beautiful cycle routes. These routes are indicated by numbered signs on the side of the road. Read here how those numbers keep you on track.
How do I plan my cycling trip? We have a lot of tips on this subject. Do you want to immerse yourself completely in cycling culture? On the Cycling in Flanders website, you will find cycling-oriented accommodation options as well as a host of other practical information. Are you planning a cycling holiday? The route planner of the Iconic cycle routes is a great resource for finding tailor-made accommodation for the holiday cyclist.

Accessible cycle routes in Flanders

Flanders welcomes everyone with a passion for cycling. And of course that includes people who ride an adapted bicycle or e-bike. A great many of our cycle routes have been adjusted to suit.

Accessible cycle routes in Flanders

Unique cycling adventures in Limburg

Cycling lets you discover a landscape differently. And nowhere more so than in the Belgian province of Limburg. There, cycling is always an experience: straight through the water, between the treetops or through the heathland in Hoge Kempen National Park.