Cycling day trip from Dunkirk to Bruges

Get ready for a beautiful cross-border cycling adventure! Start your ride in Dunkirk—a historic port city on the French coast famous for its role in WWII and its sweeping North Sea views. The route to Bruges is roughly 81 km and mostly flat, making it ideal for a relaxed day in the saddle. You’ll glide along mostly paved and asphalt surfaces, with a great chunk of your ride (over 40%) dedicated to dedicated cycleways, and plenty of quiet rural roads for peaceful pedaling.

As you leave France behind, you’ll notice the landscape shift from windswept dunes to lush Belgian meadows—and before you know it, Bruges appears like a fairy-tale. Bruges, with its winding canals and medieval buildings, is often called the “Venice of the North,” and it’s the perfect place to celebrate the end of your ride with a well-earned Belgian waffle or local beer.

Take your time, soak in the scenery, and don’t forget to snap a few photos along the way! Safe travels!