Cycling

Cycling is a fast and ideal way to explore Leuven and its surroundings. Join a scheduled tour or go out on your own with one of the many cycle routes. Didn't you bring your own bike? Rent a bike and start your discovery tour.

The most beautiful cycling routes

31,6 km

Meerdaal route

Just outside Leuven, you can disappear completely into the green mists of the Heverlee Woods and Meerdaal Forest.
De paardenkar van Brouwerij Hof ten Dormaal
46 km

Bouts and beer route

This bike loop takes you to places in and around the city with a connection to the grand master himself.
15,5 km

Best of Leuven route

Discover the best of Leuven while biking.
Het Kasteel van Horst
38,6 km

Horst Route

Bike through the hilly, green Hageland where the vines catch the sun on the southern slopes, lies to the east of Leuven.
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More cycling in and around Leuven?

Guided cycling tours

Fietstocht van Leuven Leisure

Leuven's highlights in one guided bike tour

A guide will cycle along the highlights of Leuven with your group
Dr Beer schenkt bier uit tijdens een workshop

Beer experiences

Taste some local beers during a walk or bike ride

Praktische info

Rector De Somerplein met zicht op stadhuis en Sint-Pieterskerk

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Charging point electric bikes

Fietsen langs de Vaart

Bicycle rent

Rent a bike and hit the road.

Blijven slapen in Leuven?

Cycle-friendly accommodation

You are welcome here with your bike.

Need cycling inspiration?

Cycling in Leuven

Dirk, Leuven’s first bicycle courier, shares his tips. He cycles 17,500 kilometres a year to deliver orders around the city.

Leuven for cycling fans

A number of challenging routes leave from or near the city centre, making Leuven the perfect base for your next cycling holiday.

Fietsen door het Groot Begijnhof

Tips for a mini cycling break in Leuven

Read our tips for a fun, two-day cycling trip to Leuven

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