With its network totalling more than 480 km in length, East Belgium is among Belgium's largest and most beautiful MTB destinations. The extensive woodland areas, numerous Singletrails, the valleys of the rivers Warche, Amel, Our, Weser and Hill and the hilly nature park landscape in the High Fens offer ideal conditions for countless tours with a high fun factor.
Almost 400 m of altitude separate the highest point at the Signal de Botrange (694m) and the lowest point in Ouren (+-300m) in the border country between Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The network of routes offers both challenging tours that guarantee your calf muscles some real work, and unhurried tours for those who just want to get out and enjoy, in the midst of abundant nature. Friends of XC can choose from 18 signposted circuits reconnoitred by locals. Mountain bikers can organise their tours conveniently with the MTB tour planner on their computer or via app and smartphone.
MTB marathon riders can put themselves to the test on longer routes such as the 190-km East Belgium tour. Downhillers, freeriders and 4crossers too really get their money's worth in the bike parks in Malmedy, St.Vith and Eupen. There are cycling and mountain biking events and fixtures almost every weekend from March to November. More information in our agenda.
A comprehensive network of signposted MTB cycle tours runs through East Belgium. The overall length of these signposted tours from Baraque Michel in the High Fens to Ouren is 480 km. The routes offer numerous alternatives: from routes for beginners and advanced riders to routes which are really challenging in terms of both technique and fitness. Each MTB tour is available for GPS devices too. For carefree tours on your mountain bike, you can rent these devices on location.
Get out of everyday life. The Stoneman Arduenna is waiting for you - its rustic forests, the incredible vastness that only ends in the sky, and the French savoir-vivre of East Belgium.
Anyone who's looking for the ultimate kick with jumps and steep turns, or simply wants to improve their riding technique, has three bike parks to choose from in East Belgium. The heat is really on for freeriders and downhillers in the Ferme Libert bike park near Malmedy. In St.Vith and Eupen too, there are downhill trails with a high adrenaline factor, specially designed for mountain bikes.
Bike guides know the surrounding area and routes inside out. They ensure smooth tour planning and know exactly what degree of difficulty is suitable for the group in question. They also know the best places to stop off at. The cycling clubs in East Belgium also have insider information and are familiar with the best routes for all levels of performance.
For a good bike weekend or MTB holiday you don't necessarily have to bring your own bike. In East Belgium, several providers have a variety of different mountain bikes available for the most popular areas of activity. And of course there's also a big selection of equipment available, such as jerseys, shoes, helmets, gloves, protectors and goggles.