Discover the friendly Flemish Brabant

Diest, Flanders, Belgium

Cycling route: 146098

based on 2 reviews

Provided by: Groots Genieten

52.0 km
03:03 h
915 kcal
52 m

Description

Picturesque villages, beautiful nature and delicious fries, you will find it all in Flanders. This route takes you through the green and sometimes hilly surroundings of the town of Diest. Get to know the typical Belgian hospitality in Diest and then seek peace in nature with this route.

Gerhagen nature reserve
The starting point of this route is in Diest. In this town you can do all kinds of fun things. For example, every first Sunday of the month you can visit the book fair at the Beguinage and on Ascension Day there is a nice antique and curio market. The Beguinage is also worth a visit on other days because of the beautiful buildings you will find there. Furthermore, the town is surrounded by city walls on which a beautiful mill stands. A little further along the route you cycle through the Gerhagen nature reserve. If you like birds you should definitely take a seat in the birdwatching hut with binoculars. Then you can spot all kinds of beautiful birds.

Gerhagen Forest Museum
At the foot of the Zandberg in the Gerhagen nature reserve you will find the Gerhagen Forest Museum. In this museum you will learn more about the nature in the area. For example, take a look at the permanent exhibition 'from egg to egg' and learn more about the local bird population. Furthermore, you will find various changing exhibitions and guided walks are also organized from the museum.
Forest Nature Route Cultural routes Restaurant Museum

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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.

Directions

# Description Distance
30
30 (Pater Daemsstraat, 3290, Diest, Flanders, Belgium) 0.00 km
36
36 (Diest, Flanders, Belgium) 4.06 km
329
329 (Schaffensesteenweg, 3583, Diest, Flanders, Belgium) 7.21 km
330
330 (3583, Beringen, Flanders, Belgium) 8.52 km
332
332 (Meilrijk, 3290, Diest, Flanders, Belgium) 11.21 km
333
333 (Veken Blokstraat, Tessenderlo, Flanders, Belgium) 14.37 km

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