There are quite a few of them—the elegant castles of the Pajottenland. Of course, you’ll pass by Gaasbeek Castle Park. Get off your bike there to catch a glimpse of Marquise Arconati Visconti’s fairytale castle. And the castles of Ter Rijst, Groenenberg, and Coloma—with its famous rose garden—are also worth a stop. You’ll pass lesser-known gems like Heetvelde Castle, Saffelberg Castle, and the Baljuwhuis water castle. A refreshing geuze will hit the spot at one of the pubs along this lively route.
Features
Distance
62,6 km
Climbing
482,0 m
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Type of road
94% paved, 4% unpaved, 2% cobblestones
Type route
Recreational route
Flanders' Finest cycle routes
In the category 'Arts and heritage' (more info)
Location and accessibility
Public transport
Bus stop 'Pepingen Kerk' 14 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R53, 164, R72.
Resting points
Resting bench(es) along the way, food and drink along the route
View the cycle route on the map
SP
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10
43
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89
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52
16
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24
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69
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11
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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.
