Flemish Ardennes
The Flemish Ardennes is an informal name given to a hilly region in the south of the province of East Flanders, Belgium. Highest summit is the Hotondberg (145 m).
The area is distinct from the Ardennes, which is situated further to the south in Wallonia, France and Luxembourg.
Among the largest towns in the area are Oudenaarde, Ronse and Zottegem.
Cycling is particularly popular in the area. Many major bike races are held here, including a large part of the Tour of Flanders and most of its toughest climbs.[1]
Photos
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View at Maarke
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Countryside around Maarke-Kerkem
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Countryside around Melden
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Koppenberg with Steengat climb
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Power plant near Ruien
References
- Flemish Ardennes and South East-Flanders at Internet Archive
- Flemish Ardennes and South East-Flanders at Reocities
- ↑ "Cycling in the Flemish Ardennes". Catena Cycling. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
External links
- Flemish Ardennes travel guide from Wikivoyage
Coordinates: 50°49′N 3°40′E / 50.817°N 3.667°E
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