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Trappist abbeys cycle route – Between beers and heritage

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Trappist abbeys cycle route – Between beers and heritage

Cycling Collection by Julien Harté

Trappist abbeys cycle route – Between beers and heritage

14 days

4-8 h/day

1,613km

9,110m

9,150m

The véloroute of the trappist abbeys is a 1,600 kilometre Route which forms a large loop through Belgium. In total, the route connects around thirty Belgian abbeys which have already obtained a recognised label of a Trappist abbey or beer. Three criteria are essential to receive the designation "trappist". First of all, the products must be designed within the abbey or in a very close perimeter. The monks who live there must all lead their lives according to the rule of Saint Benedict of Nursia. Then, the production must always be done under the supervision of the Trappist monks or nuns. Finally, the last criterion, and not the least: the income from the sale of Trappist products must go to the monastic order, to development projects or to charitable works. During this cycling adventure, you will discover the most beautiful regions of Belgium. Its lands marked by wars, its coastline where art is regularly expressed, its castles or its nature reserves, there is something for everyone. A central element of your itinerary, the abbeys punctuate the course. They offer a meeting with the cultural and historical heritage and the rich Belgian brewing culture. The route travels through Flanders and part of Wallonia using a network of cycle nodes. Officially, it starts and finishes in Antwerp, near the central station. The route is mainly done in one direction, clockwise. With the exception of Chimay and Orval, each stage is accessible by train. From abbey to abbey, discover an exceptional heritage!

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Last updated: June 4, 2025

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1. Étape 1 : D’Anvers à Louvain — La véloroute des abbayes

108km

06:36

370m

340m

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2. Étape 2 : De Louvain à Bornem — La véloroute des abbayes

119km

07:21

640m

670m

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3. Étape 3 : De Bornem à Audenarde — La véloroute des abbayes

121km

07:17

520m

510m

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4. Étape 4 : D’Audenarde à Ostende — La véloroute des abbayes

105km

06:09

310m

320m

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5. Étape 5 : D’Ostende à Courtrai — La véloroute des abbayes

128km

07:46

360m

350m

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6. Étape 6 : De Courtrai à La Louvière — La véloroute des abbayes

123km

07:43

760m

640m

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7. Étape 7 : De La Louvière à Chimay — La véloroute des abbayes

101km

06:29

890m

700m

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8. Étape 8 : De Chimay à Orval — La véloroute des abbayes

135km

08:01

970m

1,080m

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9. Étape 9 : D’Orval à Rochefort — La véloroute des abbayes

104km

07:06

1,380m

1,430m

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10. Étape 10 : De Rochefort à Namur — La véloroute des abbayes

99.7km

06:24

1,060m

1,160m

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11. Étape 11 : De Namur à Liège — La véloroute des abbayes

128km

07:35

660m

690m

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12. Étape 12 : De Liège à Hasselt — La véloroute des abbayes

135km

08:05

860m

890m

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13. Étape 13 : D’Hasselt à Turnhout — La véloroute des abbayes

132km

07:44

220m

230m

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14. Étape 14 : De Turnhout à Anvers — La véloroute des abbayes

74.0km

04:28

130m

150m

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1,613 km

Duration

98:42 h

Elevation

9,110 m

9,150 m

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Trappist abbeys cycle route – Between beers and heritage

Véloroute des abbayes - Complete itinerary

1. Étape 1 : D’Anvers à Louvain — La véloroute des abbayes

2. Étape 2 : De Louvain à Bornem — La véloroute des abbayes

3. Étape 3 : De Bornem à Audenarde — La véloroute des abbayes

4. Étape 4 : D’Audenarde à Ostende — La véloroute des abbayes

5. Étape 5 : D’Ostende à Courtrai — La véloroute des abbayes

6. Étape 6 : De Courtrai à La Louvière — La véloroute des abbayes

7. Étape 7 : De La Louvière à Chimay — La véloroute des abbayes

8. Étape 8 : De Chimay à Orval — La véloroute des abbayes

9. Étape 9 : D’Orval à Rochefort — La véloroute des abbayes

10. Étape 10 : De Rochefort à Namur — La véloroute des abbayes

11. Étape 11 : De Namur à Liège — La véloroute des abbayes

12. Étape 12 : De Liège à Hasselt — La véloroute des abbayes

13. Étape 13 : D’Hasselt à Turnhout — La véloroute des abbayes

14. Étape 14 : De Turnhout à Anvers — La véloroute des abbayes

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