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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Aalst
Sint-Lievens-Houtem

Castle The Castle – Cotthem Grotto loop from Bavegem

Moderate

4

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Castle The Castle – Cotthem Grotto loop from Bavegem

01:49

29.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.95 km for 136 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.30 km

Church Square, Sint-Lievens-Houtem

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2

3.30 km

Market Square

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nice cafes with terraces

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3

7.97 km

Brouwerij De Ryck

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Beers with a unique taste, brewed with respect for tradition and environment and served with love. De Ryck Brewery is a traditional family brewery with a rich past, based on more than 130 years of craftsmanship and driven by passion.

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4

8.04 km

Castle The Castle

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The castle symbolizes the glory of Herzele, an important area within the Land of Aalst. This fortification, of which important parts are still visible today, was built according to a …

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10.1 km

Doormansbos

Nature Reserve

6

19.3 km

Domain and castle Breivelde in Grotenberge, borough of Zottegem. Possibility to have a drink and eat in the park.

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7

22.0 km

Old Tramway Path near Oombergen

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Straight bike path - I'm guessing an old tram track...- between the greenery along Oombergen

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8

24.9 km

Cotthem Grotto

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very beautiful authentic place at the foot of the Flemish Ardennes

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29.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

9.27 km

7.87 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.7 km

1.01 km

751 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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