Bellaing, a commune in the Nord department of northern France, presents a distinctive landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by its post-industrial heritage, featuring unique slag heaps (terrils) that offer elevated perspectives, alongside a network of former railway lines, bocages, and ponds. This blend of industrial history transformed into natural spaces makes Bellaing a compelling destination for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, gravel biking, and more.
Bellaing offers several routes…
110
Routes
4.2
(181)
Average rating
1509
People visited

4.0
(21)
122
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(8)
27
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(12)
81
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
(8)
25
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
124
riders
56.5km
03:16
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
24
riders
41.0km
02:38
110m
110m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(4)
23
riders
130km
07:47
430m
430m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
17
riders
16.7km
01:09
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
54
riders
48.0km
01:55
80m
80m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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64
riders
32.4km
01:42
60m
60m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

32
riders
42.4km
01:42
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(17)
32
riders
35.2km
01:25
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
(2)
62
riders
89.6km
05:03
250m
250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
(26)
55
riders
42.3km
02:15
130m
130m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
12
riders
59.1km
03:43
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
55.6km
03:43
350m
350m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.6
(5)
29
riders
35.7km
02:01
130m
130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3
riders
51.5km
03:10
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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6
riders
32.8km
01:50
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
49.4km
02:56
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
6.79km
00:42
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
11.2km
01:10
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
9.86km
01:01
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
6.65km
00:43
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bellaing offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features 6 routes with an average rating of 4.38 stars from more than 1,700 ratings.
Bellaing provides accessible hiking trails that often lead to slag heaps (terrils), offering panoramic views. Routes also wind through bocages, former railway lines, and past ponds. For more information, consult the Hiking around Bellaing guide.
Bellaing is part of the iconic Paris-Roubaix race route, allowing road cyclists to experience famous cobblestone (pavé) sections. The wider Hauts-de-France region offers a variety of road cycling routes. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bellaing guide.
The area around Bellaing is suitable for touring cycling, with a network of diverse paths. These routes often utilize countryside roads and former railway lines, providing varied scenery. Explore options in the Cycling around Bellaing guide.
Bellaing and its surroundings offer opportunities for gravel biking on diverse paths, including countryside roads and former railway lines. These varied surfaces are suitable for gravel biking adventures. Refer to the Gravel biking around Bellaing guide for routes.
Bellaing offers mountain biking trails for enthusiasts. These trails provide opportunities to explore the region's diverse landscapes. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Bellaing guide.
Trails in Bellaing feature unique slag heaps (terrils), which are revegetated remnants of the region's mining past and offer elevated views. Other features include bocages (hedged farmlands), former railway lines, and various ponds.
The region around Bellaing offers a range of routes, including itineraries suitable for easier exploration. These routes often follow former railway lines or tranquil countryside paths. The komoot community has contributed routes ranging from easy to challenging.
Komoot offers several guides for Bellaing, including Hiking around Bellaing, Road Cycling Routes around Bellaing, and Gravel biking around Bellaing. Other guides cover touring cycling, running, and mountain biking.
Bellaing is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 24,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The routes have received an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars from over 1,700 ratings.
The official website for the Mairie de Bellaing (Town Hall) is https://www.bellaing.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie de Bellaing can be reached at +33 3 27 24 09 09.

