Kempen cycling nodes
Hundreds of kilometres of flat, signposted cycling.
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Regio · Castellier sits right in the heart of the Kempen
Antwerpse Kempen
The Antwerp Kempen is the green lung of Flanders: forests, ponds, heathland, and the most extensive cycling-node network in Europe. From B&B Castellier you set off directly from the driveway on dozens of walking and cycling routes.
Top sights
What to do in Antwerp Kempen
Walking routes
The most beautiful walks
Pallieterland (Lier — Nijlen)
Marked walking loops through the landscape that Felix Timmermans described.
View routeAveregten — forest walk 5 km
Signposted loop, child-friendly, with play area.
View routeHoge Mouw (Kasterlee, 8 km)
Heath and drifting dunes — one of Belgium's most beautiful sand plains.
View routePrinsenpark (Retie)
Provincial green estate with forests, ponds, and signposted walking loops.
View routeCycling routes
The most beautiful cycling routes
Pallieter Cycle Route (35 km)
The classic around Lier and the Nete.
View cycle routeKempen Heath (45 km)
Through the most beautiful heathland in Antwerp province.
View cycle routeNete Canal route (28 km)
Flat and traffic-free — perfect for a half day.
View cycle routeThe Mill Route Herentals (47 / 61 km)
Two loops along historic mills and Kempen village cores.
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What our guests say after a visit to the Antwerp Kempen
4.4/5 · 85 Google reviews
“4-night stay. The room was clean and spacious, and the generous breakfast perfectly reflects how attentive the hosts are. Annick and Herman did everything to make our stay perfect.”
— M Z, 2 years ago
“Friendly welcome, spacious parking, large rooms, comfortable bed, and a generous breakfast!”
— Thomas Vaernewyck, 7 months ago
“What a lovely B&B! Annick is a fantastic hostess, and it shows in every aspect of your stay: breakfast, rooms, coffee, and tea. The rooms are tastefully decorated.”
— Martijn Lievaart, 1 year ago
Veelgestelde vragen
Praktisch — Antwerp Kempen
Can I rent bikes nearby?
Yes, bike rental in Lier centre (5 min) — we're happy to help with the booking.
Are the walks suitable for children?
Many routes yes — Averegten, Kessels Bos, and the Lier city walk are buggy-friendly and short enough.
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Other regions
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5 min by car / 15 min by bike
Lier
Looking for a charming B&B in Lier? Castellier is just minutes from the Grote Markt, the Beguinage (UNESCO), and the world-famous Zimmer Tower. Spacious, quiet, and with free parking — ideal for those who want to explore the city without searching for a parking spot.
20 min by car / 15 min by train from Lier
Antwerp
Visit Antwerp by day and sleep peacefully in the countryside. B&B Castellier is the smart choice for those coming to Antwerp for shopping, museums (MAS, Rubens House), the port, or a diamond exchange — without the crowds and parking stress of the city centre.
20 min by car
Mechelen
Mechelen is the hidden gem between Antwerp and Brussels: St. Rumbold's Tower, courtyards, Hof van Busleyden, and Technopolis for the whole family. B&B Castellier is a quiet base — rural but exceptionally accessible.
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