Where to Walk and Cycle Along the River Dijle
There are plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling along the River Dijle as it snakes its 86-km way through central Belgium.
Waterways
Articles on Discovering Belgium that include references to rivers, canals, ponds, lakes and other waterways.
Visit the Beautiful and Innovative Annevoie Gardens
Water water everywhere, but not a pump in sight! The beautiful and innovative Annevoie Gardens!
Hike Along The Valley Of The Hermeton
Adventurous ups and downs in an Ardennes valley.
The Valley of the Hoëgne: A spectacular river walk
One of Belgium’s most spectacular river valley hikes
The Sloping Lock of Ronquières
The Sloping Lock of Ronquières has to be seen to be believed, it’s a great feat of engineering
Domain Solvay and Château de La Hulpe
Château, museum, and woodland trails.
A Pleasant Walk Along The River Demer near Aarschot
Enjoy this walk along the River Demer near Aarschot.
Cycling through the Limburgse Kempen
A super 87 km cycle ride through the peaceful, attractive woods and fields in between Diest, Beringen and Tessenderlo, and including the Valley of the Zwarte Beek.
How And Where to Cycle Along The River Schelde
The cycle paths along the River Schelde are excellent, and you can hop from bank to bank on ferries.
Take The Kids To Het Zwin Nature Park
The recently renovated Zwin Nature Park on the Belgian coast near Knokke-Heist is an outstanding day out for the family.
Some Useful Tips for Walking Along The Belgian Coast
Blow away those cobwebs with a walk along the seashore. Start at Oostende and turn right. Walk a couple of hours along the beach until you reach the lovely seaside resort of De Haan where you can stop for lunch. Onwards then to Blankenberge. You can then catch the coastal tram back to Oostende.
Ghent By Boat: Some Tips To Explore Ghent
Taking a 45-minute boat trip along the River Leie is a great way to see another side of Gent
GR 571 Stage 4: Trois-Ponts to Vielsalm
Trois-Ponts to Vielsalm: spring along the River Salm.
Rotselaar: Are We In December, April, June or September?
A Happy Christmas and a New Year full of Belgian Discoveries! Yes, it’s my final post of 2015. But what a strange day. 14 degrees warm, and in the direct sunshine, as hot as a day in June. Not good from the perspective of the planet’s climate, but so good to get some sunshine in December.
Big Jump Into A Belgian River Near You!
Sunday July 12 is your opportunity to jump into a Belgian river
Schulensbroek: On, around and under the water
A 10-km walk around the largest lake in Flanders