Make the most beautiful connection between the art cities of Leuven and Mechelen via the winding Dijle River. Cycle past colorful marinas and inviting waterfront cafes. Enjoy the relaxing water, fields and nature reserves along the way. Make an extra loop and visit Leuven center via nodes 33, 11, 10, 7 and 12 (3.5 km). At node 54 in Hofstade you cycle towards node 61 (1 km) to the Bloso domain Hofstade for a dip in the water of the guarded swimming area.
Features
Distance
67,9 km
Climbing
111,0 m
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Type of road
Flat route, 83% paved, 16% unpaved, 1% cobblestones
Type route
Recreational route
Landscape and surroundings
Along water
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Parking Provinciedomein
Holsbeeksesteenweg 55
3010 Kessel-Lo
Holsbeeksesteenweg 55
3010 Kessel-Lo
Public transport
Bus stop 'Kessel-Lo Prov. Recreatiecentr.' 146 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 1.
Resting points
Resting bench(es) along the way, food and drink along the route
View the cycle route on the map
5
80
33
12
93
31
32
28
97
20
77
77
54
54
80
93
95
95
97
97
96
96
57
57
64
64
73
73
22
83
23
25
25
71
72
30
35
81
4
5
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.
