Flanders Bike Trail

Brussels, channels and the northern sea

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile Level 1

Mostly flat, on quite roads and bike paths along channels.

Day 1: Brussels

Brussels may not be a metropolis like Paris, London or Rome, but it will certainly seduce you with multicultural charm and lively atmosphere. Brussels with its historical beauty, galleries and small streets is one of the greenest cities of Europe. A must for every visitor is the great market square, the Atomium, the Parlamentarium, Manneken Pis and Art Nouveau buildings, the icons of the city. Brussels, full of hidden treasures.

Day 2: Brussels – Mechelen, approx. 65 km

On the first day, you will cycle to Leuven. This city is not only known as a university city – with the oldest Belgian university, but also as a beer city. A walk in Mechelen on the river Dijle will show you all the important historic buildings, which were erected during the time of the Burgundy. You certainly have to visit the St. Rombouts Cathedral, the palaces of Margarete of York and Margarete of Austria. Or you can also visit the toy’s museum!

Day 3: Mechelen – Bornem/Puurs, approx. 32-38 km

Today you will cycle along the river Rupel and Schelde to Bornem. Because of the short ride there is plenty of time to take a 15-minute train ride towards the center of Antwerp. Enjoy a stroll on the Meir, have a beer on one of the many plazas or admire the rich architecture and art of this charming town.

Day 4: Bornem/Temse – Melle/Ghent, approx. 58-64 km

Gent, also the historical center of Flanders, offers a variety of places of interest and is overseen by lots of towers, for example the one of the St. Bavo cathedral with the world famous painting by Jan van Eyck. The historic heart of the city is well preserved: you can visit the old port, for example. Nearby, you will find the ‘Gravensteen’, once the medieval castle of the counts of Gent, today one of the most important places of interest.

Day 5: Melle/Ghent – Bruges, approx. 52-58 km

The historic center of Bruges is part of the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Seeing Bruges, you will notice it straight away: this city has always taken care of its architectural and cultural treasures. Take your time and stroll along lovely parks, intimate little streets and ancient market squares. You can also do some shopping for the famous local lace, chocolate, or beer. Or simple enjoy ‘French’ fries on the stunning market square.

Day 6: Bruges – De Haan – Bruges, approx. 55 km

Ride along the canals to the authentic coastal village of De Haan, enjoying a refreshing dive into the North Sea or relaxing at the beach. Or you can also enjoy a free day for shopping, a boat ride on the canals, sightseeing by carriage, visiting some museums, climbing the belfry and so on.

Day 7: Bruges

Departure after breakfast or individual extension

Services

  • 6 nights in room, private facilities

  • Daily breakfast 

  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece/guest, max. 15 kg)

  • Maps and information material per room

  • Service Hotline

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   26.04. - 06.06.25
S2   07.06. - 05.07.25
S2   06.07. - 17.08.25
S1   18.08. - 06.09.25

Extras

Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
0-2,99 years -100%
3-6,99 years -50%
7-11,99 years -25%
   
For adults there is no reduction for the third person in a room. For the comfort of the clients, a double room and a single room at the hotel in Bruges will be booked without a single room supplement. The rooms will be connecting rooms.
   
Bicycle & equipment
21-speed-bike 75
E-bike 150
Tandem 130
children bike/trailer 45
child seat 15
insurance for 21-speed- bike/ electric bike 15/25
   
Additional nights
Bruges (dbl/sgl) 70/120
Brussels (dbl/sgl) from 70/120
   
Transfer
transfer Bruges - Brussels incl. bike 70

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Well-chosen, comfortable hotels of 3-4 star categories which distinguish themselves by their quite special personal mark. They are comfortable, often in a design typical for the region and provide a very authentic holiday experience.


Brussels: NH Hotel Brussels Louise, Hotel NH Berlaymont
Mechelen: NH Hotel Mechelen, Best Western Hotel Gulden Anker
Bornem: Hotel Secundo, Hotel De Notelaer, as well as Hotel De Cluyse
Ghent: NH Hotel Gent, Aparthotel Castelnou, Europahotel
Bruges: Hotel Velotel, NH Hotel Brugge


Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

You can choose between the following bikes:

  • 21-speed-bike with hand brakes
  • E-bikes unisex
  • children seat, children trailer

All bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and a handlebar bag/room. 


E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

With an electric bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electric bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness levels. Acclivity can be handled easily.


Private bicycles

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

Useful

Arrival - parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Brussels Zaventem (BRU) or Brussels Charleroi (CRL)
To Brussels Centre via direct train connections from Charleroi


Arrival by car

Brussels: parking garage approx. € 25 per day
Bruges: good value parking  € 6,10 /day next to Bruges station or free parking at hotel Velotel (free during the stay, otherwise € 5/day)


Arrival by train

Train station: Brussels, Bruges
Direct train connection Bruges - Brussels approx. € 15-25 per person  tickets at the local counter, 2 trains per hour, duration approx. 50 min


Transfer

Every Friday and Saturday 10 am, duration approx 1 h 15 min. Reservation necessary, Please find prices under "Dates and Prices"

Videos

Travel stories

5,3 of 6 Stars | 7
A wonderful experience. Everything was perfect. High expectations satisfied...B.P. 09/22
5,4 18.07.2023 | Teenagh C. Flanders Bike Trail

Relaxing and easy ride

Interesting but not much to see / stop off on route most days Most hotels are excellent. Hotel Clusye was very basic but food was excellent. No kettle or fridge in room. Limited storage NH Mechelen was dated, worn but comfortable. Air con was brilliant ...
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,5 11.07.2023 | Donna B. Flanders Bike Trail

We enjoyed it immensely

It was great but tours we have gave done previously with Rad Reisen direct have had much better maps and directions
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 4
  • On-site assistance 4
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,8 20.09.2022 | Barbara P. Flanders Bike Trail

A wonderful experience

Everything was perfect. High expectations satisfied
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 4
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,8 12.07.2022 | yosef H. Flanders Bike Trail

Flanders 2022

  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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