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Flanders Cycling Experiences

Pedal through the heart of Flanders across green fields, medieval towns, and unique cycling paths like the breathtaking Cycling-through-Water experience.

Starting point

Genk

Finish point

Genk

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Season

From April to September

Fitness level

3/5

Tour type

Gravel / E-bike

Number of people

2

Choose your style

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  • Glide between treetops on the 700-meter Cycling-through-the-Trees path
  • Explore historic cities like Antwerp, Leuven, and medieval Diest
  • Ride through Bokrijk’s stunning Cycling-through-Water experience
  • Savor a Trappist beer near the renowned abbey of Westmalle
  • Discover hidden gems like the floating staircase of Vlooybergtoren
  • Pedal across Hoge Kempen’s stunning 300-meter wooden bridge

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

7 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
Digital guidebook with detailed itinerary and route instructions
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your tour
Luggage transfer

Not included

Tourist tax

Optional extras

Airport transfer
E-bike
Gravel bike
Hotel upgrades
Single supplement

Pedal through the heart of Flanders on a self-guided cycling adventure featuring Bokrijk’s Cycle Through Water, Bosland’s treetop path, and the wooden cycling bridge of Mechelse Heide.

You’ll ride past the canals of Dessel, the floating staircase of Vlooybergtoren, and explore Belgium’s stunning landscapes, medieval towns, and vibrant cities.

Flanders is a cyclist’s paradise, known for its well-maintained paths, diverse landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're gliding across wooden bridges, cycling through water-level pathways, or savoring local Trappist brews, every turn of the wheel brings discoveries you won't find anywhere else in the world.

This journey offers a perfect balance of nature and culture, taking you through the striking heathlands of Hoge Kempen National Park, past centuries-old abbeys, and into lively cities like Antwerp and Leuven.

The route includes hilly stretches with gentle ascents on quiet rural roads, occasionally passing through forest and agricultural tracks. It is ideal for active travelers seeking a self-guided, moderately challenging ride, as well as history enthusiasts and beer lovers.

We handle the logistics so you can focus on the ride. From booking your stays to providing GPS navigation, a digital guidebook with a detailed personalized itinerary, luggage transfers, and on-call support, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or riding with friends, this journey offers freedom, flexibility, and a deep connection to Flanders’ inherent beauty.

The open road is calling – are you ready to ride through the heart of Belgium?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Self-guided cycling tours offer an independent and flexible way to enjoy a cycling holiday. You can set your own pace, adjust your schedule as needed, and fully immerse yourself in the experience. Our team takes care of all the logistics, including accommodation arrangements, detailed itineraries, GPS routes, and 24/7 support. This ensures a stress-free journey while allowing you the freedom to explore Belgium’s beautiful landscapes and cultural sites at your own rhythm.

We classify our tours on a difficulty scale from 1 to 5 to help you select the best option:


1/5 – Easy rides of around 30 km per day on mostly flat terrain. Perfect for beginners or those with no prior cycling experience.

2/5 – Daily distances of up to 40 km with mild elevation gains (up to 200 m) on certain days. Suitable for anyone in good health.

3/5 – Covering approximately 50 km daily, with altitude gains reaching 500 m. On flatter days, distances may be longer. Ideal for recreational cyclists in good shape.

4/5 – Expect rides of 60 km or more each day, with climbs of 500 m or higher. Some stages can include up to 1000 m of elevation. Recommended for experienced cyclists accustomed to hillier terrain.

5/5 Challenging routes with long distances and steep ascents. Best suited for highly experienced cyclists seeking a demanding yet rewarding adventure.

Accommodation availability can vary depending on the season, so we work with a selection of trusted lodging providers that meet our standards. We strive to match accommodations to your budget and preferences, ensuring you have a comfortable stay. While we provide examples of accommodation types in the itinerary, the exact locations may differ depending on availability.

Our tours cater to different cycling styles, whether you prefer road cycling, gravel, or mountain biking. Our specialists will recommend the best option based on your experience, terrain preference, and group needs. E-bikes are also available, allowing riders of varying fitness levels to enjoy the trip together.


A gravel bike is the most versatile option, even for road cycling tours, as it allows you to ride both well-paved roads and scenic backroads, which may not always be in perfect condition. These bikes also offer more comfort, making long-distance rides more enjoyable.


Many of our tours feature hilly landscapes, so some riders choose e-bikes for added support. However, if you're considering an e-bike, prior experience is recommended, as they handle differently from traditional bicycles.

If you don’t want to bring your own bike, we provide rental services. Our selection includes road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes to suit your tour requirements. Just provide your preferred bike size and any special requests, and we’ll ensure you have the best fit for a comfortable ride.

Bike rentals include delivery before the tour and pickup afterward. We also provide a helmet, spare chain, basic repair kit, and pedals if needed.

We do our best to accommodate dietary needs, but the level of availability depends on the region. Vegetarian meals are relatively easy to find in larger cities, whereas vegan options can be more challenging in rural areas. Many of our lunch stops are at traditional Belgian eateries that may have limited options for special diets, so we recommend planning accordingly.

The best conditions for cycling are from late spring to early autumn (May to September). May and June offer long daylight hours and relatively dry weather, while September is a quieter time with fewer tourists. However, Belgian weather can be unpredictable, so it’s always wise to prepare for occasional rain.

Most tours can continue even in light rain with appropriate clothing. Thunderstorms are more common in summer afternoons, so we recommend starting your rides early. If extreme weather is forecasted, we can help modify your itinerary. Our support team is available should last-minute adjustments be required.

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Angie Osborne

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This tour met and exceeded our expectations. It was certainly challenging cycling for seniors but most of us did it all seven days. Scenery and culture of the islands was glorious. Guide and crew was superb!

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Greg Martin

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Great holiday. Really easy to follow routes, good choice of hotels and the en route places to eat and visit was really helpful. Super responsive to questions during my holiday. Would definitely use them again.

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Chris Pyne

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First class company with a well planned route, great accommodation and simply outstanding support in time of trouble. We did a two week ride from Bled to Pula in September 2023. Fair to say we hit a lot of problems courtesy of BA with rescheduled and diverted flights, lost bags, problems with our own bikes, returning rental bikes and more. Daja was simply amazing in helping us sort all of them out and was so accessible at all hours. She even managed to source and buy a forgotten Thru-axle and deliver it personally to our hotel, which is far and above any service i would reasonably expect. Thank you !! Our accommodation was fantastic and far better than expected in all but one location. The route planning in Slovenia was great but due to our decision to bring road bikes from the UK and the nature of the roads in Croatia, our second week was a bit tricky route wise and it would have been good to have had a discussion about this section beforehand. A Gravel bike is far better suited to Croatia although this was our decision to bring road bikes. Transport arrangement and logistics were flawless. Overall, i would change very little and we will definitely be returning to Slovenia. Daja was fantastic and I absolutely recommend Slovenia Cycling Holidays and will be using their services again.

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Filip Vercruysse

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Top Company, Top Tour ! We did the 7 days tour (from Alps to Adriatic), from Bled to Piran in august 2024 ! It was the best tour made in years. Amazing landscapes and nature, great accommodations and food and perfectly organised. Daja did really a perfect job ! she was allways available for questions or suggestions ! I would recommend this tour to everyone.

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Diane Flynn

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We had a wonderful cycling trip, starting in Trieste, then onto Slovenia and Croatia. Before the trip, Klemen was extremely patient with our many questions and addressed our concerns very satisfactorily- even changing the original bike route to meet our needs. The bikes we used ( e-bikes) were in great condition, and easy to use. The hotels were very satisfactory- and included big breakfasts to start our days. The towns we visited were charming. All in all- a first class experience!!

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Anne West

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Europe Cycling Holidays organized a customized, self-guided road cycling trip for my husband and I from Ljubljana to the Julian Alps and ending in Piran in Slovenia. At the beginning of the organizing process, I used their ZOOM mtg option to ask a lot of questions and determine what we wanted e.g. hotels, room upgrades, routes, etc. With follow-up emails over the next few weeks, and fixing a few glitches that arose, we were excited for our 10-day trip. And we were NOT disappointed! Our trip was amazing. The rental bikes, hotels, GPX files, scheduled luggage transfers, detailed itinerary in an app (including restaurant suggestions, GPS profiles, bike shops en route, luggage pickups), etc. were all amazing. The country of Slovenia is incredibly beautiful and we enjoyed the challenges of the routes in the Alps, the serenity of Lake Bled, the spectacular scenery of Goriška Brda wine region, and everything in between. We had quick responses via WhatsApp from Customer Service for any issues we had during our trip e.g. organizing a van transfer on a day we decided not to ride due to a fall and bad weather. Overall, we had a great experience in Slovenia and highly recommend Europe Cycling Holidays.

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