You cycle directly past the Lindenmolen, a wooden windmill from the 18th century, located on the city walls.
Cycle past the Norbertine abbey of Averbode and stop at the ice cream stalls set up to one side in the avenue known as 'Lekdreef'.
Cycle via Zichem to Scherpenheuvel, known not only for its basilica, but also for its many sweet stalls offering a variety of gingerbread products called Pepernoten and Noppen.
Be sure to visit Xaverius, the Flemish Centre for food and dining culture located in the Beguinage in Diest.
This route is part of the Flanders' Finest Cycle Routes, a selection of the 25 most beautiful theme routes in Flanders. The routes are the ideal way to experience Flanders and its beautiful nature, local gastronomy and unique heritage.