Houplines, a region situated in the Hauts-de-France area and near the Lille metropolis, offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The terrain features a mix of green spaces, canal paths along the Deûle and Lys rivers, and access to nearby forests, providing varied environments for exploration. Its strategic location also connects to broader cycling networks, making it a destination for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
In Houplines,…
125
Routes
4.5
(631)
Average rating
6143
People visited

4.0
(3)
34
riders
92.2km
03:42
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(4)
310
riders
148km
07:00
1,430m
1,430m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

161
riders
123km
05:21
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
(3)
143
riders
70.6km
03:04
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(2)
202
runners
12.2km
01:21
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.7
(3)
85
runners
6.66km
00:47
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.0
(1)
42
runners
10.2km
01:06
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

36
runners
12.0km
01:18
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.9
(15)
115
riders
53.4km
03:42
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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85
riders
43.4km
02:46
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(18)
82
riders
44.8km
02:36
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.5
(13)
60
riders
41.5km
02:40
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(3)
45
riders
82.3km
05:12
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(6)
54
riders
22.7km
01:39
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(1)
63
riders
64.0km
04:39
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

32
riders
106km
06:41
1,140m
1,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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3.9
(9)
32
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.3
(9)
52
hikers
7.89km
02:00
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.0
(2)
28
hikers
4.83km
01:13
10m
10m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
(5)
18
hikers
8.05km
02:03
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.7
(21)
125
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
(9)
66
riders
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
(61)
334
riders
44.0km
02:13
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
(6)
30
riders
64.8km
03:47
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Houplines offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Hiking. The region features 33 routes with an average rating of 4.42 stars from more than 75,000 visitors. These activities utilize green spaces, canal paths, and access to broader cycling networks.
Yes, Houplines provides access to well-developed road cycling networks, including signposted routes like the "Réseau points-nœuds." These routes allow for customized itineraries through urban and rural settings, canals, and forests. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Houplines guide.
The area around Houplines offers terrain suitable for mountain biking, with the local Union Cyclotouriste Houplinoise club actively promoting VTT. Nearby areas like the Phalempin state forest provide a dense network of trails for mountain bikers. Consult the MTB Trails around Houplines guide for specific routes.
The region's network of greenways and canal paths, particularly along the Deûle and Lys rivers, are suitable for touring cyclists and families. These paths often offer flat, safe, and picturesque routes through parks and villages. The "Réseau points-nœuds" system also allows for creating itineraries suitable for different ability levels.
Cycling in Houplines involves varied terrain, including well-developed road networks, canal paths, and green spaces. Gravel cyclists can find unpaved roads and varied surfaces. Some routes may also incorporate former mining landscapes, which can offer unique elevated perspectives.
Yes, gravel biking is supported in the Houplines region, with the Union Cyclotouriste Houplinoise organizing gravel events. The area features unpaved roads and varied surfaces suitable for this sport, blending road and off-road experiences. The Gravel biking around Houplines guide provides route options.
Houplines is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 75,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The outdoor activities in the region have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. There are 33 total routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Houplines, including Road Cycling Routes around Houplines, MTB Trails around Houplines, Cycling around Houplines, Gravel biking around Houplines, Running Trails around Houplines, and Hiking around Houplines.
Yes, Houplines offers opportunities for hiking, with 15 dedicated hiking routes available on komoot. These trails allow exploration of the region's green spaces and natural environments. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Houplines guide.
The official website for Houplines is https://www.ville-houplines.fr/fr/. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be reached by phone at +33 3 20 10 36 00.
The Houplines region features green spaces and canal paths along the Deûle and Lys rivers. It also provides access to nearby forests, such as the Phalempin state forest. These natural environments offer diverse settings for cycling, jogging, and hiking.

