'Cycling through Water' in Bokrijk

23,00 km | Flat
Cycling experiences Through the woods Along the water Past ponds Urban Accessible

You start and end in Hasselt, know for its shopping fun, surprising museums, and cozy terraces. The towpath along the Albert Canal takes you to the De Wijers nature reserve with its 1001 ponds. Enjoy the many beautiful water features along the way. At junction 91 in Bokrijk, you can fully immerse yourself in the pond landscape: here you cycle right through the water. A unique cycling experience.

  • 23 km
  • Flat

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