Bike rides

Did you know that the center of Walloon Brabant has been the breeding ground for many comics and the place of residence of famous cartoonists? Tintin, Le Chat, Cubitus and Yoko Tsuno are some of these characters who grew up on these lands.

Meet the great comic book authors of Walloon Brabant and their well-known heroes. First compulsory passage: Céroux-Mousty. This beautiful Brabant village welcomed Hergé for several decades. You will then go to Limal where Dupa, father of Cubitus lived and to Wavre, the city of Roger Leloup, the author of Yoko Tsuno, whose fresco adorns one of the walls of the city center. Louvain-la-Neuve will be the last big stage of this route. Stop there to visit the Hergé Museum and admire the many frescoes dedicated to comics, spread throughout the city. You may be lucky enough to meet Gaston, Violette, Largo Winch and others.

The 75 km long round trip cycle route between the twin cities of Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve is dedicated to the Big Bang and its founder, Georges Lemaître. The tour starts at the Lemaître statue in one of the two cities, brings you to the statue of Lemaître in the other city and returns via another way. Returning can also be done by train. The route will take you through the Meerdaal forest, meandering its way past the myriad lovely spots punctuating the rural Walloon Brabant landscape. The terrain is full of rolling hills, so get ready to tackle a few steep slopes. At a number of places, the possibility exists to choose a more gentle, family-type of route or a MTB route.



The round trip is mapped out through cycle nodes.

When starting in Leuven the sequence is:

10 (Leuven) - 74 - 75 - 13 - 2 - 1 - 79 - 80 - 40 - 41 - 42 - 43 - 44 - 45 - 50 - 49 - 56 - 57 - 75 - 76 - 89 - 95 - 67 (Louvain-La-Neuve) - 95 - 89 - 76 - 75 - 57 - 56 - 49 - 50 - 45 - 44 - 43 - 42 - 41 - 40 - 80 - 79 - 78 - 82 - 76 - 70 - 75 - 74 - 10 (Leuven)



There are two MBTEr alternatives:



Between node 40 and 49: 40 - 39 - 37 - 47 - 49

Between node 76 and 44: 76 - 77 - 78 - 55 - 54 - 51 - 52 - 44



Along the family-type route, there are eight places to stop for a rest. Each of these has been marked with a QR code. Scan the code to discover facts about Georges Lemaître, the Big Bang, how our Universe has evolved and what the future will bring.



More information : www.bigbangroute.be/

Let yourself be guided through the most beautiful parks, gardens, and estates of Walloon Brabant, where nature, heritage, and culture blend together with elegance.From the vast wooded areas of the Bois des Rêves to the elegant historical gardens of the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville, passing through the peaceful Nelson Mandela Park and the expansive grounds of the Solvay Regional Estate featuring artworks by Folon — each stage holds surprises and unforgettable moments.True havens of serenity, parks and gardens offer a soothing escape and peaceful retreats where you can recharge, far from the urban hustle. Wandering through these green spaces allows you to reconnect with nature, observe fascinating biodiversity, and enjoy a moment of pure relaxation. In every season, they reveal enchanting landscapes, testifying to the harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.These green gems are also living witnesses of natural and cultural heritage: historic gardens, carefully landscaped scenery, or botanical parks all tell the story of a region and the people who shaped it. Between relaxation, wonder, and discovery, they offer a full immersion where nature and heritage meet in perfect harmony.Ready to explore this beautiful natural setting? Hop on your bike and set off for 2 to 5 days of adventure through the treasures of Walloon Brabant!DistanceTotal loop: 207 km – Western loop: 130 km – Eastern loop: 93.5 kmDuration: 2 to 5 daysElevation gain: 1149 mDifficulty: 7/10Travel tips4 to 5 days in Walloon Brabant to discover the exceptional gardens (207 km):Starting from one of the train stations along the route (see departure points), we recommend planning a maximum of 50 km per day to enjoy the many points of interest along the way.Weekend getaway in Walloon Brabant to discover the exceptional gardens:If you're planning a short trip, you can split the experience over two weekends, with two loops of 2 to 3 days each:Eastern loop of 93.5 km (2 days) – starting point: Wavre stationWestern loop of 130 km (3 days) – starting point: Nivelles stationDeparture points:
Nivelles StationLa Hulpe StationGenval StationProfondsart StationWavre StationOttignies Station

This ride, whose particularity is to form an eight, allows you to divide your effort into two, with the first virtue of offering yourself a good breath of fresh air that costs nothing other than the energy to pedal!



There are small roads and bucolic greenways winding between the villages. Several original heritage elements will allow you to discover local history during your stops. Let us quote for example the cross of Saint-Géry, the cemetery military of Chastre or the Drève Chévequeue in Walhain which borrowed the name of the ri whose route it follows.

Discover a 37km mountain bike route through the Villers region!

This route, starting from Villers-la-Ville Abbey, takes you into the surrounding countryside and to some rather interesting cultural sites: the Kongolo Memorial, Dussart watermill, several small chapels, ...