A long weekend in Brussels and surroundings

You are leaving Brussels for Mechelen. Before leaving the city, you pass in front of the Atomium, which you can visit. Then the canal takes you towards Vilvoorde and then small country roads towards Hofstade, where you will find another canal which takes you to Mechelen.

You have plenty of time to visit the town of Mechelen before hitting the road. You cycle along the canal on an comfortable towpath. Leuven is known not only for its universities, but also for its many breweries. One of the largest breweries in the world is located in Leuven : Stella Artois. Leuven is said to have the longest bar in the world, the "Oude Markt" (Old Market) is where students party, especially on Thursday evenings. But Leuven has a lot to offer you. The city center with its medieval buildings, the M museum, the beguignage...

After breakfast, you leave for Brussels. The stage takes you along country roads. After a short time, you will find yourself in the Tervuren Park, with its Africa museum. The 2nd part of your stage crosses a magnificent setting: one of the oldest forests in Belgium, the Soignes forest. A surprising place a few kilometers from downtown Brussels. The stage is slightly hilly. You enter the city safely on a traffic-free boulevard, the realm of soft road users. Discover the charming capital of Belgium and Europe. Stroll through the small historic streets and Jugendstil-style galleries. Admire the Art Nouveau houses. Sit in the shade of the Grand Place to sip a cold beer, admire the city's landmark Manneken Pis, or stroll through the European Quarter. You can add a night to your stay or you go to other places.

Services end after breakfast. We hope you have spent an excellent holiday in Belgium. Don't forget to grab some chocolates to take home with you.