First, refuel at the Boerenhof cycling café near the church in Meensel, then take a loop along the same roads where the young Eddy had his first cycling experiences. Merckx himself unveiled his own statue at his birthplace on Tieltsestraat in October 2015. Get ready for some serious calf-burners, but luckily there are also special stops along the way to catch your breath. Like Horst Castle, a centuries-old landmark in the Hageland landscape. Be sure to stop at one of the many fruit orchards and vineyards in the region and enjoy the view.
Features
Distance
70,7 km
Climbing
359,0 m
Signposted
Yes, with rectangular name sign
Type of road
100% paved
Type route
Sporty on the road
Landscape and surroundings
Blossoms and fruits, vineyards
Cobblestones
0.3 km
Longer route
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Café Boerenhof
Binkomstraat 12
3391 Tielt-Winge
Binkomstraat 12
3391 Tielt-Winge
Public transport
Bus stop 'Meensel-Kiezegem Tramstraat' 171 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 648, 64.
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.
