Beernem, Aalter and Maria-Aalter

This route explores the southeastern part of the Bruges Ommeland and a touch of the Meetjesland region. Naturally, the tour also takes you through Bruges itself, the medieval city whose old center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bruges offers an unforgettable city break: medieval alleyways and canals, countless monuments, the finest chocolate, and of course, Belgian hospitality and conviviality. Leaving Bruges, you enter the southeastern part of the Bruges Ommeland, a tourist region in West Flanders. In this part of the Ommeland, your view consists of fields with characteristic avenues, mysterious forests, and rolling meadows and fields. You'll also see historic farms here and there. Just before the route turns back towards Bruges, you briefly enter the Meetjesland region, a tourist region in East Flanders. It's a peaceful rural area where you'll find many expansive polders, tranquil waterways, and windmills. The route starts and ends at Velotel Brugge. Although situated on the edge of the historic city center, the hotel offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the cosmopolitan city center. As a guest, you'll find every comfort here. The restaurant is renowned for its delicious lunch and gastronomic dinners in true Bruges style. The comfortable box-spring mattresses guarantee a perfect night's sleep. After a hearty breakfast buffet, you'll feel refreshed and ready to cycle along route 147909 to enjoy Bruges and its beautiful surroundings once again.