Road Cycling Routes near Geraardsbergen

The Berendries loop serves up a solid mix of classic climbs like Wolvenberg, Lagendries, and Leberg, paired with 8 km of cobbles through Haaghoek, Paddestraat, and Ruitersstraat.

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.

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.

We have taken the best parts of the Hell of Flanders and compacted it into a shorter ride. The route between Oudernaarde and Geraardsbergen is almost the same, the real difference lies in the section beyond Geraardsbergen.

Expect a full day in the saddle on the red loop. It covers 116 kilometers and throws in some of the region’s toughest climbs, including the famous Muur van Geraardsbergen. You roll out from Oudenaarde and make your way toward Brakel. Early on, climbs like Steenberg and Vossenhol will start testing your legs right away. Around the halfway mark, it’s time for the Muur. It kicks up to 20 percent at its steepest and has long been the stage for race-winning moves in the Tour. But it doesn’t stop there. You’ve still got the Bosberg, Haaghoek, and Pottelberg to tackle before the final stretch back to Oudenaarde.