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Pottelberg Descent – La Houppe Chapel loop from Silly

Pottelberg Descent – La Houppe Chapel loop from Silly

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5.0

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Pottelberg Descent – La Houppe Chapel loop from Silly

04:48

75.8km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 75.6 km for 305 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

Drawbridge Over the Dender in Rebaix

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over the Dender in Rebaix is a charming, historic point that connects the quiet village with the surrounding countryside. From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the slowly flowing river and the green banks, where birds and aquatic plants form a lively scene.

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38.1 km

Pottelberg Descent

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Make sure to choose the right track from the beginning.

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39.2 km

Bois du Pottelberg - Pottelbergbos

Forest

40.5 km

Pays des Collines Nature Park

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This very hilly and picturesque landscape lies between Tournai and Brussels, in the area between the Scheldt and Dender, south of the Oudenaarde-Geraardsbergen line.
The Pays des Collines forms a landscape with the Flemish Ardennes in Flanders a little further north. The wooded area is home to the highest peaks in the region:
Kluisberg (141 m), Muziekberg (133 m), Pottelberg (157 m), Hoppeberg (148 m) and Rhodesberg (153 m). These also form the language border between the Flemish Ardennes and the Pay des Collines.
The Pay Des Collines is ideal for cycling, bikepacking, road bike tours or hiking. There is certainly no shortage of sporting challenges.

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40.5 km

La Houppe Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Prayer house in a prime location (157 meters altitude)
The Saint-Christophe chapel is a small prayer house built at the crossroads 'La Caplette' in the hamlet of La Houppe (Dutch: D'Hoppe).

According to a tradition, the relics of Saint Christopher (1260) were brought from the Middle East by the Countess Marguerite of Hainaut (known as 'of Constantinople') and especially to the church of Flobecq.
However, everyday folklore has mentioned a 'St. Christopher'.
The famous procession of the Giants of Ath still includes a stilt walker illustrating the holy Bearer of Christ.

From the current chapel, a remnant of this dedication, a chapel of brick and limestone was built in 1913-1914 on the initiative of Céline de Harveng on the top of the Pottelberg, 157 meters high.
Maybe something to attend: A blessing of pets (horses, dogs, etc.) is organized in the month of October.

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41.4 km

Brakelbos

Nature Reserve

48.1 km

Tournibois

Nature Reserve

56.2 km

RAVeL L87 – Former Ghoy Station

Highlight • Cycleway

The Ravel L87 (RAVeL du Pays des Collines) is a 13 km cycle route that follows the former railway line 87 and crosses the Pays des Collines. The route runs from Ellezelles to Flobecq and offers beautiful views of the natural park. Buzzards, sparrowhawks and kestrels fly high in the sky in search of small rodents.

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58.0 km

RAVeL along the Dender

Highlight • Cycleway

The EV5 (Canterbury - Roma cycle route) connects here with the Dender.

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59.6 km

El Truc à Batchos Stone Loader

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The El Truc à Batchos is a historic boat loader in Lessines, an impressive industrial heritage site that recalls the time when heavy stone from the quarry was transported by ship. This unique structure was used to load stone onto ships for transport on the Dendre and is a fascinating example of ancient engineering and craftsmanship. A must-see for anyone interested in industrial history and the role of Lessines in the quarrying industry.

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64.1 km

Old Lock

Highlight • Structure

75.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

24.8 km

9.27 km

5.49 km

2.09 km

432 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

23.2 km

20.0 km

888 m

502 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Pottelberg Descent – La Houppe Chapel loop from Silly

Drawbridge Over the Dender in Rebaix

Pottelberg Descent

Pays des Collines Nature Park

La Houppe Chapel

RAVeL L87 – Former Ghoy Station

RAVeL along the Dender

El Truc à Batchos Stone Loader

Old Lock

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