Explore the highlights of Leuven, a city of art and academia, by bike. Of course, you’ll start in the heart of the city, the Grote Markt, with its world-famous city hall and St. Peter’s Church. Cycle through Arenberg Castle Park to Park Abbey, and then through the Kessel-Lo Provincial Estate to Vlierbeek Abbey. The trendy Vaartkom neighborhood and St. Gertrude’s Abbey are also on the list. And don’t forget Park Bellevue and Sluispark for a chance to relax along the way.
Before you set off:
This route is brought to you by Visit Leuven and Tourism Flemish Brabant.
Features
Distance
15,2 km
Climbing
75,3 m
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Type of road
9% cobblestones
Type route
Recreational route
Landscape and surroundings
Heritage
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Grote Markt
3000 Leuven
3000 Leuven
Public transport
Bus stop 'Leuven Rector De Somerplein ' 78 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R92, 91, 1, 5a, 40, 41, 42, 43, 5b, 3, 4, 406, 631, 2.
Resting points
Resting bench(es) along the way, food and drink along the route
Child-friendly
Child-friendly
View the cycle route on the map
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When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
