Plan your sports weekend away

Our centre offers various sporty weekend packages. Come cycling, mountain biking and/or hiking in the Brussels-Mechelen-Leuven triangle

This triangle was given the name ‘chicory region’ because of the extensive cultivation you can see here. There is no better way to discover this region than by bike or on foot.

You can also easily reach Mechelen and/or Leuven by bicycle. Two inspiring cities worth discovering with a leisure offer for all ages.

Grandparents and kids cycling on forest trail, California

On cycling adventure

Whether you are an avid mountain biker or prefer to relax on a classic bike, there is something for everyone in and around Hofstade.

From our centre, you can explore different routes.

Opt for the challenging 8 van Zemst (54 km) or enjoy the peace and quiet on the Kanaalroute (39 km). Want to experience the beauty of white gold? Then the Witloofroute (39 km) is perfect for you.

And the best thing is: you can combine endlessly with the cycle junction network of the province of Antwerp, Scheldeland, Mechelen, Lier (total 560 km) and the Dijleland network, Leuven and Brussels (total 300 km).

Discover on foot

For hiking enthusiasts, there are also numerous opportunities to explore the beautiful green surroundings.

Discover the rural charm of Eppegem, explore the Stroperspad in the Zemst forest or follow the picturesque Releghempad.

And that's not all! There are many more routes available, such as the Weerdse kronkelpad and the Kleuddepad Zemst-Laar..

And the nice thing is, you can combine them all for a varied experience!

Mother and daughter are up the stairs in the woods hand in hand

Recommendations in the area

Fancy an excursion in the surrounding area? Then Zoo Planckendael is nearby. Mechelen is also home to the renovated toy museum and Technopolis.

Children are playing at the public park on outdoor exercise equipment. A family having fun. Healthy physical activities simple concept. Active children, fit sporty children exercising.

Course of sports weekends

Daily schedule

On Saturday, you will arrive between 9 and 10 in the morning.
After the breakfast buffet, you will set off.
At 6 pm, you will join us for dinner.
The next morning, you set off again after breakfast.

What is included?

The overnight stay
Following meals:
- Saturday:
  - Breakfast: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  - Packed lunch: to be made at breakfast
  - Dinner: 6 p.m.
- Sunday:
  - Breakfast: 8.00am - 9.00am
  - Packed Lunch: to be made at breakfast