Cover image

Brakel - Pottelberg - Louise-Marie - Kortekeer - Gijzelbrechtegem - Kasteel Ruffo de Bonneval - Nokereberg - Kattenberg - Mater


A road cycling route starting from Brakel

Scenic road cycling route with historic castles and challenging climbs

Map

Embark on a scenic road cycling adventure in the region near Brakel. With a distance of 69 km and an ascent of 535 meters, this route takes you through breathtaking landscapes and passes by historic castles. The difficulty level is rated as a 3, making it suitable for experienced cyclists. The route starts in Brakel and leads to highlights such as Pottelberg, known for its challenging climb, and Kasteel Ruffo de Bonneval, a historic castle with magnificent architecture. The epicness rating for this route is 4, thanks to the beautiful scenery and diverse highlights. The highlights along the route are rated based on their attractiveness and worth visiting. Pottelberg, located at the beginning of the route, is rated with a score of 4. It offers a challenging climb and stunning views. Louise-Marie, with a score of 3, is a picturesque village with a historic atmosphere. Other highlights, such as Kortekeer and Kattenberg, also received high scores due to their challenging climbs and panoramic views.

road
69 km
535 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Opbrakel Village center
Brakel: Flemish Ardennes Cycling Haven
Brakel in Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium is a cycling-friendly locality with a rich cycling heritage. Cyclists can explore the beautiful Flemish Ardennes, a hilly region known for its challenging climbs, including the iconic Muur van Geraardsbergen. Brakel is also located near the Molenberg, a well-known climb featured in the Tour of Flanders race. The locality offers a variety of cycling routes, from scenic country roads to cobblestone sections. With its cycling infrastructure and famous climbs, Brakel is a paradise for road cyclists.
Pottelberg157 mPeak
Pottelberg offers a challenging climb with stunning views
Louise-MarieHamlet
Louise-Marie is a picturesque village with a historic atmosphere
Kortekeer88 mPeak
Kortekeer is a challenging climb with panoramic views
GijzelbrechtegemVillage
Gijzelbrechtegem offers stunning countryside views and a peaceful atmosphere
Kasteel Ruffo de BonnevalCastle
Kasteel Ruffo de Bonneval is a historic castle with magnificent architecture
Nokereberg59 mPeak
Nokereberg offers panoramic views and is great for a break
Kattenberg60 mPeak
Kattenberg offers a challenging climb and beautiful panorama
MaterVillage
Mater is a picturesque village known for its cultural heritage
Finish: Opbrakel Village center
Brakel: Flemish Ardennes Cycling Haven

Cycling routes nearby:

Image of Opbrakel
Opbrakel

Challenging climbs and off-road adventures await in Opbrakel.

Image of Michelbeke
Michelbeke

Cycling through the charming countryside of Michelbeke

Image of Sint-Maria-Oudenhove
Sint-Maria-Oudenhove

Conquering challenging climbs and enjoying picturesque routes in Sint-Maria-Oudenhove.

Image of Sint-Martens-Lierde
Sint-Martens-Lierde

Cycling through the scenic countryside of Sint-Martens-Lierde, Belgium

Image of Everbeek
Everbeek

Tranquil Cycling in Pajottenland

Image of Deftinge
Deftinge

Scenic cycling in Deftinge

Image of Sint-Maria-Lierde
Sint-Maria-Lierde

Road and gravel cycling amidst natural beauty in Sint-Maria-Lierde, Belgium

Image of Schorisse
Schorisse

Explore the cycling paradise of Schorisse

Image of Goeferdinge
Goeferdinge

Tranquility and cycling in Goeferdinge