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Brakel - Valkenberg - Vurste - Van Themsche molen - Michelbeke
A gravel cycling route starting from Brakel
Picturesque gravel route with historic landmarks and beautiful natural scenery
![Map miniature of "Brakel - Valkenberg - Vurste - Van Themsche molen - Michelbeke" cycling inspiration in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/brakel/gravel/330905.webp)
Experience the beauty of the region near Brakel on this picturesque gravel route. With a distance of 48 km and an ascent of 280 meters, it is suited for both novice and experienced gravel cyclists. The route starts in Brakel and takes you through highlights such as Valkenberg, known for its historic landmarks, and Van Themsche molen, a windmill surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The difficulty level is rated as a 2, making it an enjoyable ride for all skill levels. The highlights along the route are rated based on their attractiveness and worth visiting. Valkenberg, located at the beginning of the route, is rated with a score of 4. It offers historic landmarks and panoramic views. Van Themsche molen, with a score of 3, is a must-see highlight for nature lovers. Other highlights, such as Vurste and Michelbeke, also received high scores due to their charming atmosphere and cultural heritage.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Brakel:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Opbrakel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/opbrakel-5.webp)
![Image of Michelbeke](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/michelbeke-5.webp)
![Image of Sint-Maria-Oudenhove](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/sint-maria-oudenhove-4.webp)
![Image of Sint-Martens-Lierde](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/sint-martens-lierde-5.webp)
![Image of Everbeek](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/everbeek-3.webp)
![Image of Deftinge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/deftinge-5.webp)
![Image of Sint-Maria-Lierde](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/sint-maria-lierde-5.webp)
![Image of Schorisse](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/schorisse-4.webp)
![Image of Goeferdinge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-oost-vlaanderen/goeferdinge-4.webp)