Enjoy an exciting mix of cycling and gastronomic adventures on the 8-day self-guided Flemish Beer Route Cycling Tour in Belgium. Realize the perfect balance of leisure and activity on this exciting cycling tour that introduces you to the marvellous world of Belgian beer. There is no better place to begin a Flemish beer tour than at Europe’s largest beer brewery museum, Bocholt. Bocholt will enlighten you on the beer brewing process from start to finish while providing fascinating insights into the history of beer brewing in Belgium, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The tour then whisks you through several charming Flemish towns, like Peer and Turnhout, where you’ll visit brewing galleries and the birthplace of playing cards! Continuing through tiny beer towns like Oostmalle and Westmalle, you’ll savour the opportunity to post up with a crisp cold Trappist after exciting days spent cycling. Visit the cosmopolitan city of Antwerp before pressing on to Leuven, where you’ll find Belgium’s oldest university town complete with beautiful historical buildings. Enjoy stunning routes through some of Belgium’s most scenic areas, such as the Beverbeekse Heide nature reserve and the fields of heather in the Brabant Campine region. Get the best of both worlds on this beer and cycling tour! Book The Flemish Beer Route Cycling Tour today, and discover the fascinating world of legendary Belgian beer. The tour begins in Genk, where you’ll find your charming accommodation in the beautiful Molenvijver Park. After settling in, head out to explore the park’s sprawling grounds and enjoy a low-key evening here in preparation for your first ride to Heeze tomorrow. The first day of this cycling holiday traverses the Kempen Plateau, starting with a major highlight: cycling through the Mechelse Heide, one of the largest heathland areas in Flanders. The route features a nearly 300-meter wooden bicycle bridge offering stunning panoramic views. This bridge is part of three unique cycle paths in Limburg: Cycling through the Heath, Cycling through the Trees, and Cycling through the Water. Continue through the expansive pine forests and vast heathlands of Hoge Kempen National Park and the Ophovenderheide. The day's final destination is Peer, one of the 'Goede Steeden' of the former principality of Liège, home to the Pieter Bruegel Museum. Another day filled with natural beauty begins with a touch of history. Shortly after starting, you will cycle through Hechtel, a village that was completely destroyed during the Battle of Hechtel in September 1944. As you pass through Pijnven, you will experience Limburg's unique "Cycling through the Trees," a 700-meter cycle path that ascends to 10 meters, winding through the treetops of Bosland van de Kempen. Continuing past the former sand pits around Mol and along the canal from Dessel to Schoten, you will reach Arendonk, where you can admire the Toremansmolen. From here, it is a short distance to Turnhout, passing through the Liereman landscape, one of Belgium's oldest nature reserves. Set out this morning bound for Antwerp, stopping in Merksplas for an interesting look at a former corrective institution known as Merksplas-Kolonie, where vagrants were taught farming skills and made to work the fields. Continue through Oostmalle and Malle, then hop off your bike in Westmalle to savour a well-deserved Trappist from a sunny spot on the café patio overlooking the town abbey. Continue to Antwerp, where you’ll find tonight’s accommodation in this cosmopolitan city. Swap out the lively buzz of Antwerp this morning as you ride to Leuven, enjoying a peaceful green route. Pause in Mortsel to visit Fort No. 4 for a dose of military history before continuing to lovely Leuven. Leuven is a charismatic university town known for its stunning architecture and unique districts, such as the Groot Begijnhof. Today’s exciting route takes you to Diest via Tielt-Winge, where you can take in the wonders of the bizarre Vlooybergtoren stairs. Continue the route to the impressive Haksberg Castle, where you’ll find a fairy-tale scene of a fortress encased by sprawling vineyards. Change things up with a wine tasting here before continuing the route to Belgium’s most significant pilgrimage site, Scherpenheuvel. The final stretch will take you to Diest, a delightful town with said ties to the Royal House of Orange. Take in the country beguinage and peruse the scenic banks of the River Demer, complete with a bike path and boardwalk for your enjoyment. The final ride of the tour is sure to leave you awe-struck as you navigate some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Belgium. First up is the gorgeous Schulermeer Lake, then it's off to the land of 1001 ponds known as De Weijers. The route continues through Bokrijk, where you can visit an open-air museum, and then you're in for a surprise. The final leg of the day takes you via a remarkable 200-meter cycle path right through a natural lake, with the surface of the lake's waters at eye level. Enjoy the wonders of this final ride back to Genk, where you'll enjoy your final evening of the tour.
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