Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Entrance to the Bois des Rêves loop from Louvain-la-Neuve

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Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Entrance to the Bois des Rêves loop from Louvain-la-Neuve

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Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Entrance to the Bois des Rêves loop from Louvain-la-Neuve

02:30

39.9km

340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 22 m

After 39.9 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Arenbergpark Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very nice artificial lake. The Finnish track around it is popular with jogging students.

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1.98 km

Route to Louvain-la-Neuve Lake via the Bois des Rêves

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

For cyclists, the route through the Bois des Rêves offers a quick and beautiful access to the lake of Louvain-la-Neuve. The paths through this forest area are well-maintained and take …

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6.58 km

Beaurieux Mill

Highlight • Monument

The watermill is running at full speed, making the water go round and round...

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17.7 km

Ruins of Villers-la-Ville Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Villers-la-Ville Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey of which some impressive ruins have been preserved. This historic and touristic landmark was founded in 1146 and was built around 1190-1267. It …

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17.8 km

Founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, this former abbey is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No less than 900 years of history are told through the 50,000 m² of walls, stones, medieval gardens, vaults and vineyards.

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19.1 km

Bois d'Hez

Forest

27.4 km

Picnic Table and Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful railway cycle path with plenty of seating.

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30.7 km

Bois de Noirhat

Forest

31.1 km

RAVeL Line 141 – The Dyle and Former Noirhat Station

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In Noirhat, on the Avenue des Combattants, you will find the VS Bike bike shop.
If you are feeling a bit peckish: in Bousval, on the Rue du Grand Arbre, …

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