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Brakel - Parikeberg - Deux-Acren - Gondregnies - Ghlin - Terril du Sept - Thulin - Quevaucamps - Blicquy - Houtaing - Brakel


A road cycling route starting from Brakel

Scenic road cycling route passing through picturesque villages and charming landscapes

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This cycling route near Brakel takes you on a scenic journey through picturesque villages and stunning landscapes. With a total distance of 119 km and an ascent of 737 meters, it is suited for well-trained amateurs. The route starts in Brakel and takes you to highlights such as Parikeberg, Deux-Acren, Gondregnies, Ghlin, Terril du Sept, Thulin, Quevaucamps, Blicquy, Houtaing, before returning to Brakel. The route offers a variety of highlights along the way, including Parikeberg, known for its beautiful views, and Terril du Sept, which offers a unique landscape due to its former mining activity. The difficulty of this route is rated as a 3, making it suitable for experienced cyclists. With its diverse scenery and charming villages, this route promises to be an epic cycling adventure. The highlights along the route are rated based on their attractiveness and worth visiting. Parikeberg, located at the beginning of the route, is rated with a score of 4. It offers stunning views and is a perfect spot to take a break. Terril du Sept, with a score of 5, is a must-see highlight known for its unique landscape. Other highlights, such as Ghlin and Thulin, are also rated with high scores due to their cultural and natural attractions.

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119 km
737 m
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Brakel 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.
Parikeberg87 mPeak
Parikeberg offers stunning views and is perfect for a break
Deux-AcrenVillage
Deux-Acren is a charming village with cultural attractions
GondregniesVillage
Gondregnies is known for its breathtaking landscapes
GhlinVillage
Ghlin offers a mix of cultural and natural attractions
Terril du Sept108 mPeak Viewpoint
Terril du Sept has a unique landscape due to its former mining activity
ThulinVillage
Thulin is a picturesque village with historical landmarks
QuevaucampsVillage
Quevaucamps is a scenic village surrounded by beautiful countryside
BlicquyVillage
Blicquy is a charming village with traditional architecture
HoutaingCastle
Houtaing offers a peaceful atmosphere and is great for nature lovers
BrakelVillage
Brakel is the starting and ending point of the route
Finish: Brakel Village center
Brakel: Flemish Ardennes Cycling Haven

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