The Best Cycling Routes in Flanders
Discover the best cycling routes in Flanders, Belgium. Our curated collection includes 10 handpicked routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers hilly terrain, ideal for riders who enjoy rolling landscapes and varied terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended cafés stops along the way.
10 routes
Flemish Ardennes - Warm-up
This loop is a great way to spin the legs before a big weekend of riding. You’ll roll over cobbles and punchy climbs like the old finish of Nokere Koers, Koppenberg, Tichemberg and Steenbeekdries. If you’re looking for a shorter option, you can wrap it up at 54 km when passing through Oudenaarde. Just a heads-up, the final part is packed with climbs.
Zwalmstreek
Starting in Geraardsbergen, this loop takes you into the heart of the Zwalmstreek. Expect climbs like Vossenhol, Berendries, Pottenberg, and Valkenberg to keep your legs honest. There’s under 500 meters of cobbles, so it’s all about the rhythm of the climbs. On the way back to Geraardsbergen, Café Après Vélo or the Flandrien Hotel clubhouse are perfect spots to make a stop.
Pays des Collines
The route heads into Pays des Collines, rolling into the French-speaking part of Belgium. It’s a chance to explore quieter roads and soak up the charm of Wallonia at your own rhythm. There’s plenty of variety to keep things interesting, but it never feels too much.
The Hell of Flanders – Famous Climbs and Hills
Hell for some, paradise for others. Deep in the heart of Flanders, some of Belgium’s most iconic and brutal cobbled climbs are packed tightly together. Love them or hate them, if you want to call yourself a true Flandrien, you’ve got to ride them. This route brings you face to face with the greats—Kapelmuur, Paterberg, and Koppenberg—along with some lesser-known climbs that hold their own. You’ll spend most of the day on narrow, quiet roads built for this kind of ride. With 196 km and 2,320 meters of climbing, it’s a full-day challenge. Take your time, enjoy the route, and don’t forget to fuel up along the way.
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Plan Your Visit to Flanders
Discover where to stay, climbs, routes, bike rentals, cafes, and everything you need to plan your cycling trip in the Flanders Guide.