게라르츠베르겐 최고의 사이클링 경로

Nice climb that can be divided into three parts: a steeper beginning, an easier middle section and steeper again towards the end.

The official climb begins on a concrete and rather flat surface. Suddenly, the forest appears, interspersed with cobblestones; that's where the real climb begins.

Once an icon in the Tour of Flanders, today an icon in the Omloop het Nieuwsblad.

Here you approach De Gavers and you can expect more holidaymakers here.

There are transverse (slow-down) ridges across the road. Annoying.

A very pretty village center around Oudstrijdersplein. The statue of the Brillant draft horse immediately catches the eye. Behind it, you'll find the Belgian Draft Horse Museum, located in the former town hall.

The current church was built in 1776-1777 by order of Mrs. de Bousies, the last abbess of Vorst Abbey. The officiating pastor was Petrus Demol, who is buried in the crossing. The bluestone doorframe of the entrance door bears the founding inscription "abbatIsa forestiensIs,De boUsIes nobIs strUXIt eCCLestIaM" with a chronogram of 1776. The coat of arms of Vorst Abbey was embedded in the tower. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

The artwork "The Kidnapping of Europa" was installed on Congo Mountain in Vollezele in the summer of 2023. The artist, Koenraad Tinel, has lived in Vollezele for over 25 years and is an honorary citizen of Galmaarden. It is one of his largest artworks, 8 meters long and 9 meters tall. It weighs 2.5 tons and is made of bronze. It depicts Princess Europa sitting on a swimming bull. It is an artwork of hope. Koenraad Tinel continues to believe that a united Europe remains the best guarantee for peace and brotherhood. (VRTnws)