Accessible Kempen Route

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An accessible cycling holiday along the Kempen Route

The accessible Kempen Route covers 96 km and is almost entirely flat. It runs between Antwerp and Mol via the ‘classic’ Kempen Route. Along the way, you can enjoy the typical Kempen landscape, with its forests, expansive heathland, lakes and inland dunes.
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  • The route is suitable for cyclists with reduced mobility who tire easily or who use alternative mobility or walking aids. People with a visual impairment can also cycle the route when accompanied by a guide.

  • The paths are wide enough to accommodate non-standard bicycles, cargo bikes and bicycles towing trailers. 
     

Use the interactive map to help plan your accessible cycling holiday

The map contains all the accessibility info on the Kempen Route, including about the trail itself, accommodation, restaurants and cafes, attractions, sights, picnic spots and toilet facilities.  

  • Click on the map icons to get more info about the accessibility of the various locations.
  • You can also use the interactive map to download the route's GPX for your bicycle or to print out maps as an extra guide along the way.  
     

Practical info

Sign Kempen Route
  • The Kempen Route's signs will show you the way.  
  • The entire Kempen Route is clearly signposted in both directions  
  • allowing you to choose your preferred direction of travel.
Accommodation   
  • There are 13 accommodations options with accessibility labels along the route, ranging from B&Bs, hotels and campsites to a youth hostel with options for individual cyclists, families and groups. 

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Adapted bicycles 
  • Go to www.Gfietst.be, for an overview of all locations in Flanders where you can borrow or rent an adapted bicycle, with or without a guide rider.  
  • Transport to the start and/or end point is also sometimes available, so be sure to check in advance to confirm. 
     
Transporting luggage, bicycles and people  
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For a guide 

Accessibility

Travel sustainably and comfortably by train.  

Arriving by car?   

  • The interactive map shows the many accessible car parks or you can consult this list for a handy overview.