Castles, sand and heather blossom – cycling Tours in the province of Limburg

The tour starts on the outskirts of Peer, one of the presumed birthplaces of Pieter Bruegel. Unfortunately, this is not historically proven, like so many details from the life of the world-famous painter. We do know, however, that the Flemish master worked in this area. Some of his most famous paintings… read more

Cycling far away from traffic through wonderfully untouched nature - on this tour you move on narrow but well-paved paths through the forest, on disused railway lines and on the banks of canals, mostly completely without coming into contact with motorized road users. You cross all of the busier roads… read more

Two exciting natural landscapes meet here, Hespengau and Limburg Kempen. This results in a varied tour over sandy soils, through the dense forest, along orchards and through wide fields. The tour also combines these beautiful natural landscapes with the admonishing commemoration of the First World War… read more

The province of Limburg can look back on a long mining history. Industrial culture is an important part of regional identity. In addition, the former mines and heaps are an excellent example of how renaturation can succeed. The tour begins at the so-called B-mine in Beringen. On one of the heaps there… read more

This round is mainly characterized by water in its many forms. You drive on the banks of canals and cross them on bridges, discover several lakes and even drive through the middle of the water. Yes, you've read that correctly. Don't worry, you won't get your feet wet. In the Provinciaal Domein Bokrijk… read more

In the otherwise rather flat landscape of Limburg, the former mining area offers some short but sometimes demanding climbs. On this tour you can enjoy surprising foresight. It starts in the Kattevennen at the gates of Genk. The dense forests of the Hoge Kempen National Park provide the backdrop for a… read more

This tour takes you through the beautiful heath and forest landscapes of the Hoge Kempen National Park. You circle the military area of Zutendaal in a wide arc, but you will probably not notice much of it. You start at the edge of Zutendaal and after a few minutes you will find yourself in the middle… read more

This tour is slightly hilly and full of wide views of the Limburg countryside. It starts on the outskirts of Rijkhoven in front of the gates of the magnificent castle of Alden-Biesen. After a rapid descent, your ride through the gentle hills begins. You will soon reach Millen with its moated castle and… read more

Many Belgian cities proudly look back on a long history, but none of them is as old as Tongeren. As early as 15 BC, the Romans founded a military camp here, under whose protection a civilian settlement quickly developed. The camp disappeared, the settlement remained and grew over the centuries into an… read more

Magnificent orchards, shady forests, picturesque villages and magnificent castles characterize this tour north of Sint-Truiden. It's mostly flat and when you go uphill, it doesn't get particularly steep. A real pleasure tour. It starts in Alken, which is easily accessible by train. But you can also start… read more

The Maas not only forms the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, it also connects a region that has grown together culturally over centuries. The mighty river has always been one of Limburg's lifelines. This 65-kilometer tour brings you closer to the landscapes on both sides of the river. If it… read more

On this tour, which runs south of Sint-Truiden, you will discover, among other things, historically extremely important Gallo-Roman burial mounds that are almost 2,000 years old. With a length of almost 60 kilometers, it is ideal for an exciting day tour. Since it consists of two loops, you can easily… read more

It starts at the so-called C-mine in Winterslag. An important cultural center arose here after the mining was abandoned. In addition, the mighty spoil heap of the former coal mine rises here. It is equally popular with hikers and mountain bikers and also serves as a destination in the otherwise rather… read more

This almost completely car-free tour takes you on natural paths through a green landscape that boasts a large number of large and small lakes. You cover a large part of this on a former railway line that has been converted into a cycle path. It couldn't be more carefree! To the left and right of this… read more

Although this tour is largely flat, you will be presented with a very special highlight right at the start and finish, on which you can cycle high up. The project "Fietsen door de bomen" makes it possible. A spectacular cycle path has been created here, which winds its way up into the treetops. The experience… read more

Living industrial history and all the splendor of nature - this tour combines the two apparent opposites that Limburg stands for and shows you how seamlessly they sometimes merge into one another today. The start is at the Beringen B-mine, a successful example of the renaturation and conversion of a… read more

Forests, heathland, sand dunes, water and free-roaming animals - pure nature awaits you in the northern part of the Hoge Kempen National Park. From Neerglabbeek you explore this part of the unique area in the heart of Limburg. Shortly after Opitter, a longer section awaits you directly on the bank of… read more

A trip to the Voerstreek is always worthwhile. Yes, Voeren is also part of Limburg. As a Flemish exclave within Wallonia and located directly on the Dutch border, there are exciting insights into a beautiful region that plays a special role in the cultural melting pot of the border area. The landscape… read more

As the name suggests, this tour is for real connoisseurs. After all, what would a bike tour through Limburg be without a break with the typical beer and cheese that Limburg is so famous for? You will find what you are looking for at the Benedictine Abbey of Achel, located right on the border between… read more

The starting point of this tour is between Kerniel and Gors-Opleeuw, not far from Borgloon. On your journey through the slightly hilly landscape you will pass extensive orchards. The cultivation of apples and pears has a long tradition here, as does the production of stroop, a thick fruit syrup that… read more