This 76 km long gravel route northeast of Leuven is based on the Dwars door het Hageland race. You'll tackle well known segments like the gravel section along the river Demer and Diest's Citadel cobbled climb, just like the pros.

Show larger map

Pre-ride

Dwars door het Hageland gravelroute 66 Lander Loeckx
Dwars door het Hageland gravelroute 44 Lander Loeckx
26km

Maagdentoren

While riding on the excellent gravel section along the river Demer, throw an eye on the 14th century Maagdentoren (maiden tower). It was believed to be named after the castle lord's daughter, who was locked up there after she refused to marry the man of her fathers choice.

Fietsen Gravel 032
33km

Climb Diest's cobbled Citadel

This cobbled climb to the Citadel in Diest is also the climb to the finish line in the Dwars door het Hageland race. It is 500 meters long and peaks at 9%, with an average of 5,1%.

Dwars door het Hageland gravelroute 8 Lander Loeckx
36km

Back into nature at Galgenberg

Dwars door het Hageland gravelroute 26 Lander Loeckx

The gravel threesome Galgenberg - Prinsenbosstraat - Roeterstraat forms one of the nicest parts of the route.

Dwars door het Hageland gravelroute 31 Lander Loeckx
Fietsen Gravel 021
49km

Stairway to heaven?

Reach for the sky at the Vlooyberg tower. Enjoy the view while you catch your breath and prepare for the final 27 kms of this ride.

Hungry for more gravel rides in the region of Flemish Brabant? Check this website for inspiration.

76km Finish