Cycling in and around Kalmthout

Thanks to its rural setting, Kalmthout is the ideal cycling municipality in the Antwerp Kempen region. You can easily reach Kalmthout by public transport or by car. From both railwaystations Heide and Kalmthout you begin a tour of discovery through the beautiful heathland habitat of Kalmthout. You can explore the various "village centres" of Kalmthout by bike, but also enjoy cycling in and around the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide.

Kalmthout has a variety of different landscapes, making it fun and easy to jump on your bike. Did you know that Kalmthout has three lookout towers? You encounter them on the various cycling routes available in this inspiring cycling guide. You can also take a trip to the Schietvelden and polders, or reclaimed land, in and around Kalmthout. Definitely worth a visit!

Are you staying longer or would you like to combine different cycling routes? Check the lodging possibilities in Kalmthout at the back of this guide.

Enjoy your ride!

Bike charging points

In Kalmthout, you can charge your electric bike at one of the following cafés or restaurants:
Arboretum Kalmthout, Heuvel 8
Monida Bistro Cremerie, Sint-Jozeflaan 1
Heide Statie, Heidestatieplein 4
't Centrum, Heidestatieplein 8
De Kar, Putsesteenweg 173
Taverne Den Bosduin, Beauvoislaan 104
DC De Groten Uitleg, Kerkeneind 20
Le Petit Paris, Kapellensteenweg 146
Bistro Den Druivelaer, Noordeind 51

Blue-bikes

In Kalmthout, we offer a bike sharing service. You can find the so-called Blue-bikes at various locations, allowing you to move around quickly and easily. You can order a Blue-bike card online via www.blue-bike.be. Once you have acquired the card, go to a Bike Point and scan the Blue-bike card. You will then receive a key to pick up your bike.

There are two Blue-bike locations in Kalmthout:
station Heide, Heidestatieplein 2
station Kalmthout, Statieplein 2

Bike Rental Aerts Action Bike

At our local partner, Aerts Action Bike, you can find children's bikes, city bikes, tandems, and electric bikes. Reservations can be made in advance by phone, email, or during a visit to the store itself.

Aerts Action Bike
Kapellensteenweg 394
03 666 97 01
info@aertsactionbike.be
www.aertsactionbike.be 

Tuesdag: 9u00 - 12u30 en 13u30 - 18u00
Wednesday: 9u00 - 12u30 en 13u30 - 18u00
Thursday: 9u00 - 12u30 en 13u30 - 18u00
Friday: 9u00 - 12u30 en 13u30 - 18u00
Saturday: 9u00 - 17u00

Sunday & Monday closed.

Cycling Events Kalmthout Tours, clinics, teambuildings and customised vacations

Get on your bike and go on an adventure through the natural environment Kalmthout has to offer. Cycling Events customises bike outings for groups starting from 10 people of all ages and skill levels. Everyone is welcome on a fun bike tour, teambuilding or vacation for all budgets.
Cycling Events offers customised tours throughout Kalmthout and its surroundings with GPS or personal guidance.

All tours start from and end in the cosy setting of Nieuwmoer, where you’re always welcomed with a coffee and a pastry. After the trip, feel free to stick around for a chat with something to eat and drink. When needed, technical assistance, a support vehicle and supplies are available. In short: a complete framework tailored to the visitor.

Cycling events offers the following activities:
- customised GPS-tours with personal guidance throughout Kalmthout and its surroundings
- cycling clinics and trainings for every skill level taught by experienced and enthusiastic trainers
- cycling tours in teambuilding context, with stops at the prettiest places in Kalmthout, where fun activities await

Please note: during these activities, the spoken language is Dutch.