Recap Fiets en Wandelbeurs Belgium 2025
A total of 14,391 enthusiasts visited the 2025 edition of the Fiets en Wandelbeurs in Ghent, where they were once again offered plenty of inspiration for new cycling and hiking adventures.
A brief review:
Hall 1 of Flanders Expo hosted a diverse range of cycling and hiking products over the weekend of 1 and 2 March 2025. E-bikes, speedpedelecs, outdoor clothing, hiking boots, guides, routes, destinations and more; it was all there. At the information markets for cyclists, hikers and pilgrims, more than 100 volunteers gave selfless advice on the best routes, equipment and destinations.
Plenty of lectures and workshops
The Fiets en Wandelbeurs presented an extensive lecture and workshop programme, in collaboration with the Vakantiefietser vzw and Grote Routepaden. The most beautiful Camino to Santiago de Compostela by Luk Pauwels, Long distance trails in the UK and Ireland by Tom Langmans and the most beautiful mountain hikes in the Alps by Christophe Deblaere attracted large audiences, as did the workshops on the fair floor on navigation.
Hicle Hiking route of the Year 2025
Traditionally, the walking jury announced the winner of the Hicle Walking Route of the Year on the first day of the fair. Out of five nominees, Ieperboog Oost was chosen, a walking network of Westtoer (tourism West Flanders). With 256 km of footpaths and trails, this fifteenth network is immediately the largest in the province. Among other things, Ieperboog Oost offers hikers walks along vineyards and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, varied landscapes, historical sites and WWI battlefields.
Hope to see you on 28 February and 1 March 2026!
Photo impression edition 2025
images: Yel Ratajczak
