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Belgium, 132km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belgium boasts fairy-tale castles to rival any in Europe and this ride from Li\u00e8ge H.O.G.\u00ae<\/sup> Chapter takes in eight of the very best. Starting from Harley-Davidson\u00ae<\/sup> Li\u00e8ge, you will visit Jehay Castle, Paix-Dieu Abbey, Sart D\u2019Amay, Citadelle of Huy, Modave Castle, Halloy Castle, Spontin Castle and the Floreffe Abbey, finishing at Harley-Davidson Namur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ride follows gently winding roads through the rolling hills, magical forests and picture-postcard villages, taking in each of the castles along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching for Utopia
<\/strong>Namur, the capital of the Wallonia region, is well worth exploring. Hop on a cable car that will take you to the citadel \u2013 a huge hilltop fortress boasting astonishing views and a golden statue of a giant turtle called Searching for Utopia. Visit the 400-year-old bar Le Ratin-Tot to sample one of the famous local beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gothic gem
<\/strong>Don\u2019t miss 16th century Jehay Castle with its distinctive checkerboard fa\u00e7ade rising out of a vast moat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view this route in the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner and start planning your next adventure.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First published in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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