Around Romantic Bruges

Ride 1: Green circle loop around Bruges, 33 mi. (53 km)
Surrounding the UNESCO World heritage city of Bruges, an array of lush green spaces await exploration! Today's cycling route leads through enchanting forests, castle parks, and beautiful countryside. You'll cycle along canals and through charming villages that dot the landscape. Highlights today include the Fort of Bavaria and the Castle of Male, once the epicenter of Flanders.

Ride 2: Uitkerkse Polders, 26 mi. (41 km)
Explore the north west side of Bruges: the white village of Lissewege (small Bruges), the coastal town of Blankenberge, and polders of Uitkerke en Meetkerke. Each season, many species of birds flock to the Uitkerkse Polder, situated bhind Blankenberge. Amidst this expansive meadow landscape, glimpses of the coastline's past charm unfolds. The route leads away from the coastline and into the hinterland and Sea Forest. This cycling route seamlessly integrates into the De Kust cycle network map, forming a suggested loop.

Ride 3: Cycle/Walking around Bruges + Optional ride to Bruges beach (Zeebrugge), 6 to 9 mi. (10 to 15 km)
What a better way to exlore a city than by bike! There are endless options to explore both on foot and in the saddle. The incredibly well-preserved medieval architecture of Bruges makes this small city one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe. Besides architecture, sites to see include several museums. The Groeninge Museum, with six centuries of paintings from different styles, including works by Jan van Eyck, a Flemish Primitive painter, and the Memling museum, with the wooden Shrine of St. Ursula. Also, the only work of art by Michelangelo to leave Italy during his lifetime can be seen in the Church of our Lady. Of course, a visit to Bruges wouldn’t be complete without a canal or carriage ride, sampling the chocolates and waffles, shopping for craft work including Bruges famous lace, climbing the belfry, or sampling several of the more than 350 Belgian beers.

Ride 1: Lost Harbors of National Park Zwin, 36 mi. (58 km)
This route provides a unique look at the ports along the Zwinhaven route during the medieval times. Spyglasses along the route provide a unique 360° view of Zwinhavens Sluis, Monnikerede, Hoeke, Damme and Bruges as they were. The interactive route allows you to scan a QR code located on the route map to receive notifications along the way. 

Ride 2: Uitkerkse Polders, 26 mi. (41 km)
Explore the north west side of Bruges: the white village of Lissewege (small Bruges), the coastal town of Blankenberge, and polders of Uitkerke en Meetkerke. Each season, many species of birds flock to the Uitkerkse Polder, situated bhind Blankenberge. Amidst this expansive meadow landscape, glimpses of the coastline's past charm unfolds. The route leads away from the coastline and into the hinterland and Sea Forest. This cycling route seamlessly integrates into the De Kust cycle network map, forming a suggested loop.

Ride 3: The Castles Hunt, 17, 25, or 35 mi. (27, 40, or 56 km) 
This route heads south towards the Tillegem forest and Castle and the Wijnendale Castle. These castles are both surrounded by water and in a wonderful setting. During your trip, you will see many beautiful houses. Your return route has you passing by Beisbroek Castle, with its adjoining forest and grassland. You can also visit Cozmix, which is the public observatory, and the planetarium. Please note, this ride is not suggested for Mondays.

Ride 4: Cycle/Walking in Bruges + Optional ride to Bruges beach (Zeebrugge), 6 to 9 mi. (10 to 15 km)
What a better way to exlore a city than by bike! There are endless options to explore both on foot and in the saddle. The incredibly well-preserved medieval architecture of Bruges makes this small city one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe. Besides architecture, sites to see include several museums. The Groeninge Museum, with six centuries of paintings from different styles, including works by Jan van Eyck, a Flemish Primitive painter, and the Memling museum, with the wooden Shrine of St. Ursula. Also, the only work of art by Michelangelo to leave Italy during his lifetime can be seen in the Church of our Lady. Of course, a visit to Bruges wouldn’t be complete without a canal or carriage ride, sampling the chocolates and waffles, shopping for craft work including Bruges famous lace, climbing the belfry, or sampling several of the more than 350 Belgian beers.