THE ULTIMATE TWO-DAY From cycling experience to cycling experience

  • Belgium
  • Flanders
  • Genk
  • 127.91 km (Approximately 07:31 u)
  • Cycling route 2322203
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THE ULTIMATE TWO-DAY From cycling experience to cycling experience

  • Belgium
  • Flanders
  • Genk
  • 127.91 km (Approximately 07:31 u)
  • Cycling route 2322203

With this route you combine two sensational cycling experiences: 'Cycling through the Trees' in Bosland near junction 272, takes you to the tops of the trees. At junction 91 you literally pedal straight through a pond at 'Cycling through the Water' in Bokrijk.


Over a distance of 127 km, whether or not spread over two days, you will discover various gems from junction to junction. You cross a varied backdrop of forests, heathland landscapes, ponds and mining heritage.

Length 127 km or split into two loops of 77 km and 59 km
Start Parking'Cycling through the Trees\\\', Kiefhoefstraat 16 in Hechtel-Eksel, near junction 272 or Bokrijk, Bokrijklaan 1 in Genk, at junction 243
Surf to visitlimburg.be/fietsen for all the bicycle rental points, bicycle-friendly cafes and accommodation.

Directions

# Description Distance
243
243 (3600, Genk, Flanders, Belgium) 0.00 km
‘Fietsen door het Water’ in Bokrijk (Cycling through Water, 3600, Genk, Flanders, Belgium) 1.77 km
91
91 (3600, Genk, Flanders, Belgium) 1.87 km
237
237 (3511, Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium) 11.37 km
94
94 (Berkerwinningstraat, 3511, Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium) 14.71 km
93
93 (Goorstraat, 3511, Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium) 15.55 km

Pause places

‘Fietsen door het Water’ in Bokrijk

Cycling through Water
3600 Genk
http://www.toerismelimburg.be/fietsendoorhetwater

At junction 91 in Bokrijk you cycle straight through the ponds of De Wijers. The bike path is more than 200 meters long. The cyclists look over the water surface, passers-by only see their heads sticking out. A visual tour de force that has been awarded several times. Don't forget to post a photo with #FDHW.

Sights

‘Fietsen door de Bomen’ in Bosland

Cycling through the Trees
3920 Hechtel-Eksel

At junction 272 you pedal through the canopy of the trees, up to 10 meters high! A sensational cycling experience that stimulates all your senses. You experience the forest from a different perspective. And that thanks to an iconic circular bridge that rises gradually. Make sure to take a nice photo and post it with #FDDB.

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