Belgium by bike - Bruges in 5 days

Cycling trip around Romantic Bruges

Surrounded by many canals, it is also called the Venice of the North 'Brugge die Scone' in Flemish. Belgium by bike will make you appreciate the villages and towns of Flanders, discover a lively, touristic city, inhabited by our Belgian friends recognized for the quality of their welcome and their good life accompanied by world-famous beers.

The highlights of the stay:

• Bruges
• The castles
• the polders
• the towns and villages of Flanders

Bruges has many museums, tourist spots, such as the belfry, the old town, the canals and a new, modern and important port (Zeebrugge).
At the start of your stay, you will be given a description with 4 proposals for circuits on cycle paths around Bruges.

Day 1 - The castles in the region of Torhout and Wijnendale (69 km)

This first bike ride guides you to discover the castles. The first is Aertrycke Castle, which was built in 1869 for Baron August de Maere. Today, the castle grounds are in the public domain. The other castle, ‘Wijnendaele’, has a history of around 8 centuries, and was one of the favorite residences of the Count of Flanders.

Day 2 - Damme, Knokke and the North Sea (59 km)

Today, pass through the most picturesque villages of Flanders. A very popular example: Damme, a town with an attractive historic center. Above all, curiosities and gastronomy attract many visitors every year.

Day 3 - Lissewege and De Haan (52 km)

Lissewege is located in the polders. This village is just like Damme charming and picturesque, and will certainly seduce you! You can enjoy the silence of a real rustic village. Less silent but as interesting as Lissewege is De Haan. This coastal town has well protected its style from the "Belle Epoque" (19th century).

Day 4 - Bulskampveld: the park, the castle and nature (55 km)

This route follows the Bruges - Ghent canal. A popular curiosity on this route: 'Male' Abbey. This abbey was at the time the castle of the Count of Flanders.

Day 5 - End of stay after breakfast

General information :

• 5 days and 4 nights
• Comfort level of the hotel : 4*
• Child prices : please contact us

Dates :

• Standard version

Departure every day from 04/03 to 31/10/2023
High season : 10/06 to 27/08

• Comfort version :

Departure every day from 04/03 to 31/10/2023
Mid season : 28/03 to 31/05
High season : 01/07 to 27/08

Included :

• Bed and breakfast stay
• Travel documents : we will provide you with the information relating to the progress of your stay as well as the itinerary upon validation of your reservation, subject to change.
• Self-guided round tour
• Free parking at the hotel

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Personal expenses
• Visits

Options :

• Half board
• Bike or e-bike rental
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• Cancellation insurance

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :

Flat ground. Cycle paths and small roads.

Weather :

Continental, mild sun, pleasant temperatures.

Technicality :

- 55 to 69 km of cycling per day, or about 3 or 5 hours of cycling.
- Easy to follow route. No difficulties, accessible to everyone.

Bibliography :

- Map of Flanders
- Maps and bike guides about Belgium on cartovelo.fr

Meals :

Breakfast : generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, bread, milk, butter, jam, orange juice)
Lunch : not included
Dinner : optional half board, dinners in the hotel or in nearby restaurants (3-course menu)

Bike :

Rental bike : 7-speed bike (21 speeds on request), equipped with a computer (for two bikes), a bag, a card reader and a repair kit. The rented bike will be assigned to you upon arrival. A security deposit will be requested. At the end of the tour, you must leave the bike at the Bruges hotel and notify reception.

Personal bike : we do not recommend bikes with small tires (minimum 28). Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will have to take care of your bike.

Assistance :

Assistance in the event of a breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

Luggage :

No luggage transport for this tour, which is star-shaped. The nights are in the same hotel.

Transport :

By train : from Brussels to Bruges (about 1h30).
By car : A17 Kortrijk - Bruges highway.
By plane : Brussels international airport.

Your vehicle :

Possibility of free parking at the Bruges hotel (unattended parking), or near the hotel.

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the refund of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more, please click here.