It’s no coincidence that “Dwars door het Hageland” is known as the Strade Bianche of the North. On this gravel route, you’ll discover the most challenging gravel sections from the race. It starts off gently through the Meetshovenbos toward Aarschot, until the Demer comes into view and the first gravel paths appear. Then come the gravel roads of the Demerbroeken and the forest trails of Averbode. The slopes of the Grasbos are also known as the Poggio of Diest, and even more climbs await you, such as the one to the Diest Citadel and to the famous Vlooyberg Tower.
Features
Distance
79,8 km
Climbing
437,0 m
Signposted
No
Type of road
60% paved, 40% unpaved
Type route
Sporty gravel
Cobblestones
1.4 km
Location and accessibility
Resting points
Resting bench(es) along the way, food and drink along the route
View the cycle route on the map
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.
