TheFlemish Ardennes (Dutch:Vlaamse Ardennen) is an informal name given to a hilly region in the south of the province ofEast Flanders,Belgium. Highest summit is the Hotondberg (151 m). Main characteristics of the region are rural hilly landscapes with hilltop bluebell woodlands (Muziekbos, Brakelbos, Kluisbos), windmills and watermills.
The area is distinct and not adjacent to the largerArdennes, which is further to the south east of the country inWallonia, France, Germany and Luxembourg.
Among the largest towns in the area areOudenaarde,Ronse,Zottegem andGeraardsbergen.
Cycling is particularly popular in the Flemish Ardennes. Many major bike races are held here, including a large part of theTour of Flanders. Most of its toughest climbs (Koppenberg,Taaienberg,Molenberg,Paterberg,Oude Kwaremont,Muur van Geraardsbergen,Eikenberg) and most of its cobblestone-street sections (Paddestraat) are situated in the Flemish Ardennes.[1]
Flemish Ardennes travel guide from Wikivoyage50°49′N3°40′E / 50.817°N 3.667°E /50.817; 3.667
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