Gent Rural Escape
A gravel cycling route starting from Drongen
Escape the city and explore the rural beauty around Gent.
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Gent Rural Escape is a challenging gravel cycling route that covers 87 km with 503 meters of ascent. This route takes you through the peaceful countryside surrounding Gent, offering scenic views and quaint villages. Highlights along the way include Drongen, Lemberge, Sint-Lievens-Houtem, mini Leeuw van Waterloo, Hemelveerdegem, Eikenmolen, Leberg, Dikkelvenne, Sint-Denijs-Westrem, and Karel Sabbeberg. The difficulty level for this route is high, suitable for experienced gravel riders. The epicness level is also high, as the route includes challenging climbs and hidden gems.
gravel
87 km
503 m
Savage
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Drongen Village centerDrongen: Cycling gem with famous climb nearby
Drongen, located in Belgium's Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen, is a sought-after destination for road and gravel cyclists. The locality offers a mix of beautiful scenery and challenging routes suitable for experienced riders. Cyclists can explore Drongen's rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and quaint villages. Drongen serves as a starting point for various cycling routes that take riders through diverse landscapes. The famous and steep Koppenberg climb, featured in the iconic Tour of Flanders, is located nearby, making Drongen a top choice for cyclists looking for a challenging ride.0 km
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DrongenVillageDrongen is a picturesque town located at the starting point of the route, offering scenic views.
15 km
15 km
LembergeVillageLemberge is a hidden gem, surrounded by lush countryside and offering quiet and peaceful roads.
25 km
25 km
Sint-Lievens-HoutemTownSint-Lievens-Houtem is a small town with a charming market square and historic buildings.
34 km
34 km
mini Leeuw van WaterlooViewpointThe mini Leeuw van Waterloo is a small replica of the famous Lion's Mound in Waterloo, serving as a memorial for the Battle of Waterloo.
42 km
42 km
HemelveerdegemVillageHemelveerdegem is a picturesque village with rolling hills and breathtaking panoramic views.
46 km
46 km
Eikenmolen91 mPeakEikenmolen is a windmill dating back to the 17th century and offers insights into the region's milling history.
54 km
54 km
Leberg99 mPeakLeberg is a challenging climb known for its steep gradient and hairpin turns.
66 km
66 km
DikkelvenneVillageDikkelvenne is a hidden gem with beautiful rural landscapes and idyllic farmhouses.
82 km
82 km
Sint-Denijs-WestremVillageSint-Denijs-Westrem is a quaint village with traditional Flemish architecture and quiet country roads.
85 km
85 km
Karel Sabbeberg34 mPeakKarel Sabbeberg offers scenic views and a challenging climb, rewarding riders with a sense of achievement.
87 km
87 km
Finish: Drongen Village centerDrongen: Cycling gem with famous climb nearby
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