Belgium from Brussels to Bruges

As close and as beautiful at the same time! Be enchanted by impressing landscapes, culinary delights in excellent restaurants and cultural highlights within historical walls and significant museums. On this roundtrip starting from Europe’s capital, enjoy flat bike trails in between lakes, fields, channels and dunes given a special flair by the rich architecture of churches, abbeys, castles and mills.

1. day  Travelling to Brussels

Don't hesitate to arrive early; the citys multicultural charm expressed in its squares, facades, galleries and little streets will work up your enthusiasm. It is possible to fly to Charleroi (Brussels South) with Ryanair.

2. day  Brussels - Mechelen 65 km

The bikes are handed over in the morning. Now it is time to swing on the bikes! You will arrive in Leuwen, the city of a wonderful beer with Belgiums oldest university shaping the citys unique character, in no time. Be looking forward to the days final destination; Mechelen is called the city of chimes and religious capital of Belgium with artwork by Rubens and van Dyck.

3. day  Mechelen - Bornem 35 km

Before getting on your bikes, Antwerpen, city of Rubens, is worth taking a short trip to (15 minutes by train). You will be amazed by one of Europes richest cities considering artwork, and flattered by the citys richness displayed in numerous magnificent castles. Walk through the famous diamond district and don't wear your purse too loosely on the impressive shopping mall: The "Meir" extends from the train station to the cathedral. On your bikes you will role along the channel and the little river Rupel to Bornem.

4. day  Bornem - Gent 65 km

Long and relaxed are the keywords on your program for today. On flat trails you will bike along the river Schelde?s bank to Gent. The historical city centre awaits you with a great number of sights: St. Nikolaus church, the old harbour with its guild houses, the Belfried with its bell tower and St. Bavo cathedrale with the world famous painting "The Gent Altar" by Jan van Eyck.

5. day  Gent - Bruges 50 km

On flat trails you will cycle from Gent to Bruges crossing a never-ending number of bridges today. It is nice that the tour of the city centre can pleasantly be made by foot. The Church of Our Lady and the Beguinage will amaze you and climbing the Belfry (366 steps) will be rewarded with a fantastic view. Above all, Bruges is a shopping paradise for laces, beer and chocolates!

6. day  Trip to De Haan 60 km

A trip to the coast really is worthwhile today. Along the Channel you will roll towards De Haan, the queen of Belgiums beaches! Dykes, beaches, and the sea will come your way very frequently today. Its picturesque villas in the famous belle-époque-style with hundreds of balconies, bays, verandas and pillar halls, you will bike back towards Bruges.

7. day  Departure from Bruges

If you have more time we recommand you a prolongation in Bruges.