In Belgium, EuroVelo 5 will introduce you to the rich natural, architectural, cultural and brewing heritage of the country. The itinerary will lead you through calm roads, picturesque canal lock, ancient drawbridges, wild natural parks and the villages of the Pajottenland. You can conquer the forest of Soignes and see the sights of Brussels, from the Grand Palace, to the Manneken Pis to the Modern institutions of the European Union. Entering Belgium near Lille, you will end the Belgian stage of your journey in Martelange, where you can continue your trip in the direction of Redange and Luxembourg.
Download here the full GPS tracks of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) in Belgium and start planning your next cycling holidays!
Natuurlijk Erfgoed
UNESCO-werelderfgoed
Cultureel Erfgoed
Culinaire Hoogstandjes
Maritime Heritage / The Rhine / The Meuse
Other Point of Interest
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Mobility info center
Meer informatie over de EuroVelo 3, 4, 5, 12 & 19 vindt u op de website www.eurovelobelgium.be. Op elke route staat een beschrijving van de weg, de moeilijkheidsgraad, het aantal kilometers, enz. Het is ook mogelijk om GPS-gegevens te downloaden en meer interessante punten van de weg te weten te komen.
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Door het ontwikkelen van gepersonaliseerde oplossingen die de overgang naar de fiets vergemakkelijken en stimuleren, draagt vzw Pro Velo bij aan een hogere levenskwaliteit. Sinds 1992 ontwikkelt Pro Velo oplossingen op maat om mensen te helpen en ertoe aan te zetten om op fietsen over te stappen. Hun mobiliteitsexperts ondersteunen overheden, organisaties en burgers. De vereniging verbetert het imago van fietsen en begeleidt toekomstige fietsers, jong en oud, op de weg.
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Ontdek Brussel met de fiets. De fiets is het ideale instrument om je zo vrij als een vogel door de hele hoofdstad te bewegen. Je gaat en staat waar je wilt, en op je eigen ritme kan je alle trekpleisters en al dan niet verborgen Brusselse pareltjes gaan verkennen.
Vlaanderen is een droom om door te fietsen. De glooiende landschappen, historische kunststeden en pittoreske plekjes vormen een prachtig decor voor de recreatieve fietser. Onze nijdige hellingen en kasseien en ongeëvenaarde wielercultuur zijn het hoogste goed voor Flandriens in het diepst van hun gedachten. Vlaanderen is er voor iedereen op twee wielen. Welkom in ons fietsland.
Fietsers en wielertoeristen, kom Wallonië en de Ardennen met de fiets ontdekken via een uitgebreid netwerk van fietsroutes en fietsknooppunten. Bekijk ook de speciale accommodatie voor fietsers en evenementen die zijn gewijd aan fietsen en mountainbiken. Fietsen is een uitstekende manier om met je familie, je partner, een groep vrienden te verkennen. Genieten van ontspannende momenten in de buitenlucht en ondertussen natuurschoon bewonderen en mooie plaatsen doorkruisen.
Are you planning to attend Velo-city 2024 in Ghent and wondering how to get there? The obvious choice would, of course, be the bicycle.
The Belgian stretch of EuroVelo 5 - Via Romea (Francigena) has been awarded Cycle Route of the year 2023 at Fiets en Wandelbeurs, the annual cycling and hiking fair in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The award highlights the concerted efforts of Belgian partners, coordinated by Pro Velo, Belgian EuroVel…
Two months, five countries, a dozen wheels, thirty concerts and over one thousand kilometres. From Brussels, Belgium to Biel, Switzerland, roughly following the route of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena). Six musicians show how going on tour can be sustainable!
A section of EuroVelo 5 – Via Romea (Francigena) in Brussels was inaugurated with the unveiling of one of the signs in a key event for #MoreCycling Tourism in the city
Go off the beaten track in Brussels to explore the capital's many different sides.
Do you dream of heading from England and cycling all the way to the South of Italy or from Norway to Spain while only following one route? It’s now quick and easy with EuroVelo 5 - Via Romeo Francigena or EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route.
Arriving from France and heading back towards Luxembourg, or vice versa, the EuroVelo 5, also known as the Via Romea Francigena, crosses all three Belgian regions (Wallonia, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital region) over about 400 km, and is divided into 10 sections. Let’s make a brief progress rep…
Every day during the summer months, cyclists can be seen making their way up the roads that snake to the summit of Mont Ventoux, in the South of France. Riders from across the world travel to this part of Provence to tackle the storied climb made famous by the Tour de France. Those riders may spend…
Every year, the Wallonia Civil Service edits a general map of the RAVeL and cycling routes within Wallonia and a detailed map on the 1:100,000 scale for each province: Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.
This roadbook, 46 pages, offers 245 km of cycle fun between nature and thriving metropolises Lille and Brussels, between France and Belgium, alongside channels and rivers. This adventure is accessible to all kinds of cyclists. The route is divided in 5 medium-length stages (from 37 to 71 km), so you also have time to explore the region. So hop on your bike and venture into this border-crossing adventure!
337 kilometers of pure fun between Brussels and Luxembourg City, especially in the cross-border region of the Ardennes. The route between these two capitals will trigger your sight and taste: the Sonian Forest, Brabantine art, UNESCO sites, Maasvallei, Condroz, the Ourthe Valley, the forests and flavours of the Ardennes… The route is divided into 8 medium-length stages (from 27 to 64 km), allowing you to stroll and visit. You will be traveling on safe, beautiful and pleasant roads that are fu…
Discover the EuroVelo network and regional long-distance routes, and get some practical tips for cycling in Belgium.
In the region of Wallonia, Belgium, the "Bienvenue Vélo" label offers a list of accommodations, restaurants, tourist organizations, tourist attractions and museums, producers and artisans - all suitable for cyclists.
In the capital of Belgium, Brussels, visit.brussels offers a list of bike friendly labeled accommodations with certain services and facilities that cater for the needs of cyclists and clients.
In the region of Flanders, there is currently no specific label but the welcome of cyclists is very natural. However, you can find 'Accommodations for holiday cyclists' (or "Logies op maat van vakantiefietsers" in Flemish) where cyclists are welcomed with open arms. The hosts know what it means to be the perfect stopping place for holiday cyclists and offer the following services: one-night stay, a safe and dry bicycle shed, the possibility to dry and air clothes, a basic bicycle repair kit and bicycle pump, a first aid kit. The following website provides a routeplanner with bicycle-friendly services accomodations. Those accommodations were selected – by self-assessment – for the Flemish iconic cycle routes (see logo).
In East Belgium, the bed+bike label highlights certified accommodations especially tailored to the needs of cyclists. Hotels, campsites and holiday apartments carrying the Bed+Bike certification offer cycle-friendly services such as secure bike storage, drying facilities, repair equipment and information on local cycling routes. Whether travelling along the Vennbahn, or discovering the region’s varied landscapes, cyclists can rely on bed+bike partners for a comfortable and welcoming stay.
