Flanders, the cradle of beer and cycling

Fietsen langs de hopvelden
Jan D'Hondt
Hop on your bike and discover the UNESCO World Heritage that lives, breathes, and is enjoyed every day in Flanders. These five carefully planned routes invite you on a flavourful adventure past breweries and abbeys, authentic cafes, beers with centuries of history, and the latest (non-alcoholic) innovations in our vibrant beer world.

Discover UNESCO world heritage from your bicycle

Flanders' rich beer culture is much more than a wide range of tastes. It is a living heritage, built on centuries of knowledge, rituals and passion. Exactly why Belgian beer culture was recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2016. This unique heritage deserves to be experienced. And why not on a bike?  

With these five Flanders' Finest Cycle Routes

We selected these five cycle routes for you, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of Belgium's beer culture as World Heritage. Cycle through vast landscapes and historic cities, past a treasure trove of cultural heritage and the finest specimens of our Belgian beer culture. 

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