Cycling

The cycling network in the Antwerpse Kempen offers copious cycling options. The network consists of over 2000 kilometres of great cycle paths, which are signed in both directions. The network incorporates the most attractive routes and is designed with safety and comfort in mind.

Secluded in the forest, a stone's throw from the Dutch border, you will find Postel Abbey. In 1140 the Norbertine monks built their monastery and oratory here. Explore the fascinating Bailey Bridge, the Sas 4-tower and the locks. This route runs through beautiful landscape.

Signposted mountain bike route.

A large part of this route follows the canals. It lies mostly in the region of Dessel but passes the canal banks of Mol. In the olden days, the barges were pulled by way of human and horse labour. The sound of the horses' hooves on the cobbles on the bank was called 'ketsen' This is why the route is called the 'Vaartketsers' route.

Long distance cycle route which is part of the 'borderless cycling' project. This route of 110 km connects Antwerp in Belgium and Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Part of the route crosses the Mol area.

De Kruierroute, or 'wheel barrow route' – our neighbours the Balenaars moved their church using wheel barrows - passes the prettiest spots in Balen, Mol and Lommel. Water is important in this area too, but you will also pass Olmen Zoo and a real cowboy village.

You can't beat exploring your natural surroundings on a bicycle! The Zilvermeer offers a bicycle hire service which is available to guests as well as occasional visitors. Children's seats and map holders available.

Are you going on the road with Lot & Bot? These 2 mischievous heroes take all children's sleuths on their treasure hunts, photo searches and adventures in Mol throughout the year.

Whilst the region is known as a paradise for cyclists, a flat tyre or bent spoke can never be ruled out. The cycle breakdown service of the Fietsenatelier is unique in Flanders. Two mobile bicycle repair vehicles manned by trained technicians are always available.

The blue bike is a type of hire bicycle available at 44 train stations, including the railway station in Mol. Pick up your blue bike at one of our railway stations. After use, the bicycles should be returned to the station. The cycle centre ('fietspunt') is open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) for service. The key machines provide a 24/7 access service.

Signposted mountain bike route.

Sport, nature and a healthy dose of adrenaline: all these factors have been incorporated into a mountain bike route, which is set in the woods of the Kempen region.

ycling through the trees in the Pijnven in Hechtel-Eksel is an iconic bicycle bridge that lets you cycle between the treetops in Bosland. From now on you no longer have to go to Hechtel-Eksel to start this route, but you start from Mol.