Circuit vélo - Wavre
Distance : 8.5 km
Start/finish point : Limal sports centre
The route is a loop. The route begins with an urban section. After passing through Wavre town centre, the route joins the commune of Bierges. The atmosphere quickly changes, with cyclists passing through narrower streets and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
It is possible to skip the city centre of Wavre. After the tunnel, you can head straight for the sugar factory.
- In general
- in wheelchair An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people walking with difficulties
- blind An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people blind
- visualy impaired An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people visualy impaired
- deaf An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people deaf
- hard of hearing An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park at the Limal sports hall.
- The car park is freely accessible.
- The route follows a dedicated cycle path as far as the entrance to Wavre town centre. Once in the town centre, the cycle paths are discontinuous until you reach a cycle lane.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are few rest and seating areas.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the route.
- The first part of the circuit is flat, while the second part is more uneven.
- There is an adapted toilet at the Limal sports hall.
- For more information, see the description:
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- The first part of the route takes place on roads in urban areas. Car traffic is heavy.
- Occasional gradients of more than 3% require the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
- There is no signposting specific to the circuit. A GPX can be downloaded.
- We recommend that you do the route first through Wavre town centre and then finish in the urban part to limit the difference in altitude.
People in weelchair
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on roads, in urban areas. Car traffic is heavy.
- The visibility of cyclists with recumbent bicycles is reduced.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on a cycle lane.
- At the L.Facq footpath, the width of the path is reduced.
- In the second part of the route, the presence of occasional gradients of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
- There are a few sections where the surface is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no signposting specific to the circuit. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on roads, in urban areas. Car traffic is heavy.
- The route takes place in an urban area, and depending on traffic and congestion, it may be necessary to dismount.
- The visibility of cyclists with recumbent bicycles is reduced.
- The part of the walk in Wavre town centre takes place on a cycle lane.
- At the L.Facq footpath, the width of the path is reduced.
- In the second part of the route, the presence of occasional gradients of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
- There are a few sections where the surface is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no signposting specific to the circuit. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The route takes place in an urban area, and depending on traffic and congestion it may be necessary to dismount.
- The part of the circuit in the centre of Wavre takes place on roads in urban areas. There is heavy traffic.
- The part of the walk in the centre of Wavre takes place on cycle paths.
- At the L.Facq path, the width of the path is reduced.
- In the second part of the route, the presence of occasional gradients of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
- There are a few sections where the surface is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no signposting specific to the circuit. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
- There is no information in Braille.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The route takes place in an urban area, and depending on traffic and congestion it may be necessary to dismount.
- The route passes under a bridge, which is not lit.
- The part of the circuit in the centre of Wavre takes place on roads in urban areas. Car traffic can be heavy.
- The part of the walk in the centre of Wavre is on a cycle path.
- At the L.Facq path, the width of the path is reduced.
- In the second part of the route, the presence of occasional gradients of more than 3% requires the use of assistance (gear change or electric assistance or additional muscle power).
- There are a few sections in the second part (Bierges) where the surface is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no signposting specific to the circuit. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
- There is no information in Braille.
- There are no educational panels.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
- 3g or 4g connection available throughout the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on roads, in urban areas. Car traffic can be heavy.
- The part of the walk in the centre of Wavre is on a cycle path.
- At the L.Facq path, the width of the path is reduced.
- There are a few sections in the second part (Bierges) where the pavement is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no specific signposting for the route. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
- There are no educational signs.
- There is no information in sign language, nor in easy to read and understand.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
- 3g or 4g connection available throughout the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on roads, in urban areas. Car traffic can be heavy.
- The part of the walk in the centre of Wavre is on a cycle path.
- At the L.Facq path, the width of the path is reduced.
- There are a few sections in the second part (Bierges) where the pavement is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no specific signposting for the route. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
- There are no educational signs.
- There is no information in sign language or in easy-to-read and understand language.
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Strong points
- You can park and unload your bike in the free car park.
- The car park is freely accessible
- There are 2 reserved parking spaces.
- Along the N239, the walkway is on a safe, dedicated site (3 m wide).
- Adapted sanitary facilities are available in the sports hall.
- On the first section, the surface is even and in good condition.
- There are 6 road crossings on the route.
- There are 2 railway crossings on the circuit.
- 3g or 4g connection available throughout the circuit.
Points of attention
- To get to the start of the circuit, you need to join the Nationale 239 / Rue Charles Jaumotte. There is no signposting.
- Along the Nationale 239, the walk is on a dedicated, safe site (3 m wide). Crossing paths can be complicated.
- The part of the route in the centre of Wavre is on roads, in urban areas. Car traffic can be heavy.
- The part of the walk in the centre of Wavre is on a cycle path.
- At the L.Facq path, the width of the path is reduced.
- There are a few sections in the second part (Bierges) where the pavement is uneven and uncomfortable.
- There is no specific signposting for the route. A GPX can be downloaded.
- There are few rest areas and benches.
- There are no educational signs.
- There is no easy-to-read information.