Brussels · Ardennes Semois Sweep
A 317 km loop from Dinant river
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Why this ride
River bends, forest roads and a proper Belgian escape. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 127 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Dinant river gate, Bouillon castle bend, Semois valley roads, while the fuel checkpoint and Namur food keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Dinant river gate
photo
Dinant river sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Bouillon castle bend.
- Bouillon castle bend
sight
Bouillon castle bend comes up 79 km in. Next is Semois valley roads.
- Semois valley roads
scenic
159 km in you reach Semois valley roads. Next is Namur food.
- Namur food
food
Somewhere to get off the bike, 238 km in. Next is Dinant river.
- Back to Dinant river gate
finish
Back at Dinant river. That is the ride.