't Bels Lijntje (30 km) is a unique cycle path, located on the route of the former railway line between Turnhout (B) and Tilburg. In 1993, this railway line became a tourist cycle path that crosses the national border no less than nine times. The cycle path runs 22 km across Dutch territory and 8 km in Belgium. While cycling, you can clearly see the difference between the two countries. You can decide for yourself where you start 't Bels Lijntje. Along the way, you cycle past twenty stopping points, each with a unique story.

Longest bee ribbon in Europe
Foundation 'Food for Bees' wants to make 't Bels Lijntje the longest bee ribbon in Europe. Therefore, bee food fields with flower mixtures, grey sand book wheat and lupins will be sown along the cycle path. As many as 10,000 flowering bulbs will also be planted in the verges. So during spring and summer, you will enjoy the fragrances and colours along the path along the way.

Tip stop-off point: mock airfield De Kiek
Between Alphen and Riel, you will find mock airfield De Kiek along 't Bels Lijntje. With a replica of a German fighter plane, a bunker and several panels explaining the special history of this spot.