Off the beaten track — mountain biking in Belgium

Sankt Vith is located at the interface between the Eifel and the Ardennes, in the middle of the German-speaking community of Belgium. The border with Germany is not far away. The surroundings of the small town have a lot to offer mountain bikers. There is a small bike park, several signposted local routes… read more

The Black Round of Beringen runs around the spoil dump of the local coal mine. Not only are the markings on the direction signs black, the ground is also dark in color due to the coal deposits in many places. Around the mines, the landscape is characterized by sandy soils, heathland and extensive forests… read more

In the south of the Walloon capital, narrow trails, gravel paths and, above all, lots of shady forest await you. Experienced mountain bikers are not faced with too much of a challenge. In terms of landscape, it is pure enjoyment. You move above the Meuse valley in the foothills of the Ardennes. Although… read more

Immediately adjacent to the Belgian capital, Brussels, you will not only find a genuine mountain bike route - the three routes from Dilbeek (blue, green and red) together make up a route network of 65 kilometers. There are no real mountains here, but they tried hard to find a lot of small climbs and… read more

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Belgian capital for a short excursion, this round is ideal. It starts in Tervuren and leads you through the forest south of the municipality just outside Brussels. You drive over a mixture of forest trails and a few short single trails. The asphalt share… read more

In the small West Flemish town of Pittem, there are two signposted mountain bike routes, the red and the blue. Both start at the same place in front of the local sports hall. There are plenty of parking spaces here. If you combine the red lap with the blue one, you will cover almost 40 kilometers. A… read more

480 meters in altitude on 20 kilometers of route speak a clear language. There is a lot of ups and downs on this route. No wonder, since we are in the heart of the Ardennes, which are loved and feared for steep climbs. The small village of La Gleize is located on a rocky promontory above the Amel Valley… read more

The three signposted tours around Aubel lead through a beautiful landscape and pose few technical demands. With the exception of very short single trails, it is almost exclusively on quiet side streets and gravel paths. This makes the rounds ideal for beginners or families. All three routes start on… read more

This route runs along the Franco-German language border in eastern Belgium. Not only languages, but also cultures mix here and borders do not play a major role in everyday life. The red route is the longest of the three routes that start in Ondenval in front of the church. As is usual here in the low… read more

On the longest lap of this collection, in addition to driving technique, a lot of stamina is required. 1,210 meters of altitude need to be conquered on unpaved roads and very little asphalt. The route is a real challenge, especially in wet and therefore muddy conditions. But even in the dry, the often… read more

La-Roche-en-Ardenne lies on a bend in the river Ourthe and is surrounded by steep cliffs. The place is very popular with mountain bikers and hikers. But not only the town itself is worth seeing - the surroundings are simply fantastic. Dense forest, imposing rocks and fantastic views characterize the… read more

Deep in the Ardennes, off the beaten track, lies the tranquil village of Ferrières between the Amel and Ourthe rivers. There are several mountain bike routes here that will challenge you and make you sweat. The starting points of the various routes are somewhat distributed in the area and not all of… read more

Gedinne is just a few kilometers from the French border in the Ardennes, at the confluence of the Houille and Houillette rivers. In the picturesque city center you will find several restaurants and bakeries. In addition to the green route described here, there are also several other mountain bike routes… read more

You will find many natural paths, wide views and challenging climbs on the mountain bike routes around Malmedy. Unfortunately, nowadays you can no longer get to Malmedy by train, as passenger traffic has now been discontinued. However, you can easily travel by bike on the old railway lines. If you come… read more

The area around Spa is dominated by thick, mysterious forests and deeply cut valleys. Around the place you will find a multitude of paths and trails on which mountain bike routes are signposted. The route described here starts in the center not far from the Parc des 7 Heures. After a few meters you will… read more

Aywaille is located in the valley of the Amel, which has dug itself deep into the landscape of the Ardennes and describes wide loops in this area. The various mountain bike courses around Aywaille take advantage of this fact. If you are looking for steep climbs and plenty of altitude, you are in very… read more

Away from the tourist crowds, you will find some very beautiful and rather unknown mountain bike routes near Lierneux. There are no larger cities in the vicinity. So if you are looking for peace and secluded nature, you have come to the right place. The route is very varied in terms of landscape and… read more

The MTB routes around Houffalize are more for advanced riders due to their technical and physical demands. There are always tricky passages waiting for you that are not easy to master. You start in the heart of Houffalize and quickly find yourself in the forest. Pointed rocks, roots and steep climbs… read more

Like many of the Flemish mountain bike routes, this one is not particularly demanding. The asphalt share is relatively high and you won't find any technically difficult sections here. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful route on quiet paths that brings you closer to the beautiful landscape in northern Belgium… read more

There is an impressive mountain bike network around Genk. It is divided into several different routes that can also be combined with each other. The red lap is a good 40 kilometers long. There are no long climbs here, but the sandy ground and some gentle hills ensure that it is not too easy. The proportion… read more