The Top 20 Attractions in Flemish Brabant

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Flemish Brabant. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Flemish Brabant is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Averbode Abbey

Leuven Town Hall

Zonienwald (Sonian Forest)

Footbridge Over Weefbergven

Horst Castle

Smeysberg Climb

Demer Riverside Path

Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal

Leuven-Dijle Canal

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Averbode Abbey
Hiking Highlight
The Norbertine Abbey is a piece of living spirituality and (church) culture. About 30 brothers live here, whose day is structured by three common prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharistic …
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Leuven Town Hall
Cycling Highlight
Leuven is a versatile city. On the one hand, it has a centuries-old cultural heritage: the university is the oldest in the country and numerous Gothic buildings testify to its …
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Zonienwald (Sonian Forest)
Cycling Highlight
The Sonian Forest, also known as the Zoniënwoud, is a large forest area centrally located in Belgium, southeast of Brussels. It covers approximately 4,421 hectares and is best known for …
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Footbridge Over Weefbergven
Hiking Highlight
Romantic little friend with bridge ...
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Horst Castle
Road Cycling Highlight
Between the hills of Hagelands lies this idyllic moated castle from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and also wonderful to look at from a distance. …
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Smeysberg Climb
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Very tough climb, but you feel like a king when you reach the top.
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Demer Riverside Path
Road Cycling Highlight
If it is on the way, definitely plan for it. Finest asphalt and quiet. So if it is not a detour, clearly recommended!
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Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal
Road Cycling Highlight
Always quiet and beautiful cycling next to the canal, you regularly pass beautiful old locks that still work.
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Leuven-Dijle Canal
Cycling Highlight
Beautifully maintained towpath that forms a car-free connection between Mechelen and Leuven.
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