Course

Check out the stunning routes of Best of Gravel Flemish Brabant below:

You have the choice of 3 distances:

250 km (approximately 1400 meters of elevation)
160 km (approximately 700 meters of elevation)
80 km (approximately 450 meters of elevation)

*subject to slight changes per distance
*bron: Komoot

Note: the routes are not marked.

250 km – Ultimate Gravel Ride Flemish Brabant

This is the gravel ride of the year! A ‘once in a lifetime’ gravel experience through all the gravel regions of the Flemish Brabant province! This route takes you through all the regional landscapes and gravel regions of the province: North-Hageland, South-Hageland, Dijleland, Pajottenland & Zennevallei, and the Brabantse Kouters. If you’ve ever considered an ultra gravel ride, this is your choice!

The 250 km route is a unique way to discover the entire Flemish Brabant province from a different perspective. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the fantastic nature the province has to offer: sunken roads, majestic forests, winding rivers, stunning gravel paths, phenomenal views, etc… Flemish Brabant has it all!

Highlights:

Maagdentoren – Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
De Kluis – Sint-Joris-Weert
Renbaan Groenendaal + Koninklijke loge – Hoeilaart
Ecoduct – Halle
Brewery Lindemans – Lennik
Rustberg/Palmaremco – Schepdaal
Sluistoren – Weerde
Abbey of Averbode – Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
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The remaining highlights will be revealed on June 21st!

160 km – Hageland & Dijleland Experience

This route combines the most beautiful gravel roads of the Dijleland and Hageland, two classic gravel regions of the province. The difference with the 250 km route is that this one does not loop around Brussels but instead cuts through the east of Brussels, heading north and then reconnecting with the longest route.

This route offers the best of both worlds. On one hand, it focuses on the stunning gravel roads of the Brabantse Wouden, where Mathieu van der Poel claimed the world championship in 2024 and Jasper Stuyven secured the European/Belgian championship in 2023. On the other hand, it takes you over the decisive gravel roads of the professional race Dwars door het Hageland, including the beautiful Demerbroekstraat, the dusty Prinsenbos, and the iconic Demerdijk.

Highlights:

Maagdentoren – Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
De Kluis – Sint-Joris-Weert
Parc of Tervuren – Tervuren
Recreatiedomein Hofstade
Sven Nys Cycling Centrum – Baal
Castle of Nieuwland – Aarschot
Abbey of Averbode – Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
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The remaining highlights will be revealed on June 21st!

80 km – Hageland’s finest

This route through the heart of Hageland will make any gravel rider’s mouth water! Hageland, also known as the Tuscany of Flanders, is home to a treasure trove of gravel roads and offers a varied course through vineyards, fruit trees, forest paths, the Demer river, stunning vistas, and numerous points of interest such as the Vlooybergtoren, Maagdentoren, and other hidden gems. In short, besides the sporting challenge, it’s a day to enjoy the beauty of one of the most picturesque regions in Flemish Brabant.

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