Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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After 21.0 km for 20 m

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Start point

Train Station

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6.77 km

Bosberg climb via Kapellestraat

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

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10.7 km

Oudenberg Castle

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The estate dates from 1860 and is located on top of the Oudeberg, next to the famous Wall of Geraardsbergen. The Orangerie Les Roses is one of three locations on …

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13.1 km

Boelare Chapel on the Dender River

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The barony of Boelare was one of the five large baronies of the Land of Aalst, and consisted of the actual barony, four parishes where the baron was village lord …

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15.5 km

't Schipken Youth Hostel and Marina

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Youth hostel 't Schipken is located in one of the most quiet, green and water-rich corners of provincial domain De Gavers in Geraardsbergen. You can dive under the sheets in …

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16.5 km

Denderveer Idegem

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The Denderveer is a ferry service across the Dender, which connects the municipalities of Geraardsbergen and Ninove. The ferry is located near the hamlet of Idegem, which is part of …

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16.9 km

De Gavers

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Nice recreation park. Numerous relaxation options.
Fun for kids of all ages

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18.1 km

Manual lock with numerous traces of restoration in concrete, as a result of the dynamitation in 1940. Upstream adjacent to the lock: metal drawbridge from 1942.
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18.1 km

Dender Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Strange that this towpath along the Dender was not yet designated as a highlight in Komoot. This is (at least in my opinion...) one of the most beautiful bicycle lanes in the world. Highly recommended, really beautiful.

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21.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.19 km

4.93 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

3.17 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 4 April

15°C

7°C

19 %

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