Where to Kayak in Brussels or Belgium

Updated January 5, 2023 by pierre

The best places to kayak in Brussels or Belgium

The regular practice of sport is very important for man with many health benefits. Depending on the cultures and regions of the world, the type of sport practiced can vary completely. In Belgium and Brussels, Belgians sometimes practice a different sport. Among these different categories of sport, we have kayaking. Not the solitary one, but the one practiced by many people in groups. Often among friends, for example an EVJ or EJF in Brussels.

Above all, it is important to remember what it is that the Kayaking in Brussels. If you land from another planet, it is good to remember that. It is a leisure or sports discipline that consists of moving around in a plastic or composite boat with one, two or four seats. Be careful, this one is often confused with canoeing, this sport is practiced with a double paddle in a seated position on a river, a pond or at sea. Kayaking, with the exception of other categories of sport, is not practiced anyhow and anywhere. It will therefore be a question of revealing through this article the best places to go kayaking in Brussels and Belgium.

Are you a Kayaker? Are you looking for an activity to do with friends? Or simply, you like to practice kayaking and want to practice it in Brussels or in Belgium, no more worries, here are the best places to go kayaking in Brussels or in Belgium:

The Brussels Kayak Regatta Circle (CRBK)

Here is a place Super welcome and very friendly young people. Composed of talented young kayakers, including the junior European team downhill vice-champions, the Cercle des Régates de Bruxelles Kayak (CRBK) is one of the most prestigious kayak clubs in the country. It is installed along the banks, in Anderlecht. Friendly, family place where the practice of sport is of a high level… great place. It's great to practice a sport outdoors in a natural environment, right in the heart of the city. In short, incredible vPause of bxl life.

Kayak: your kayak.

Kayaking near Antwerp on the “Little Nèthe”

Embark on a sporting challenge on the Petite Nèthe and choose either the complete route or part of it, alone or with friends. La Petite Nèthe is located between Retie and Grobbendonk with a distance of 25 km. Ideal for athletes.

Kayak: rental at Kempen Kayaks in Retie.

La Dyle – Kayaking in Flemish Brabant

Take your paddles, for the descent of the Thyle and the Dyle by kayak! If you don't know, the Should is located between Huldenberg and Werchter with a distance of 35 km. Let yourself be carried away by the waves (by paddling a little anyway…) and enjoy the gentle lapping of the water. During this magnificent passage you will be able to listen to the singing of the birds of the fields and the cities. If you are curious to discover the beauty of nature reborn, don't miss it... The children will be delighted, during your kayak descent, you may come across a beaver!

Stationsstraat 13, 3060 Korbeek-Dijle https://www.theshelter.be/

Zuidlede and Moer Canal (East Flanders)

The Zuidlede and Moer Canal is located between Kalvebrug or Molenmuseum and Puyenbrug with a distance of 32 km. At Kano Center in Wachtebeke, you will find super adorable owners! Here is a nice place as well as store for all your kayaking needs. On the downhill side, it is a very user-friendly and a beautiful route for kayaking! Highly recommended.

Kayak: rental at Kano Center in Wachtebeke

Le Viroin, a peaceful kayak descent near Namur

If you fancy a descent by kayak (or canoe) in a peaceful setting, but you want to avoid the crowds of the descent of the leash… Then go for the Viroin in Namur. You will be outside the tourist influx. It is towards Viroinval that the start will be given. If you situate it badly, the Viroin flows between Dourbes and Treignes with a distance of 20 km. On the program, 3 different routes.

Dourbes-Treignes (20 km),
Olloy-Treignes (13 km),
Vierves-Treignes (7 km).

Each one will reveal to you the natural beauty of the region carried by the Viroin. Even if, on its pretty rivers, Wallonia offers many kayak trips, it is on that of the Viroin that you will go for the particularity of being calm and relaxing.

You will have the option of boarding your own kayak, canoe or inflatable boat (max. three people).
Possibility of being dropped off at the departure sites to find your car on arrival. To rent a kayak go to:

At the Café-restaurant Le Montjoie
The Viroinval Stage

The descent of the Viroin is possible all year round... (Except in the event of flooding) Take advantage of it!

The Semois (Luxembourg)

La Semois is located between Alle and Bohan-sur-Semois with a distance of 17 km. To rent your kayak, go to Chez Kayaks La Vanne in Alle-sur-Semois. A family business, a manager who is pleasant and attentive to his customers. Ideal for a family day out, it's the TOP! Can't wait to do a descent again as soon as it gets a little better! The managers are warm and caring. As soon as you arrived, the service was at the top (explanations, the equipment put at our service, our management after the kayak descent, etc.). Warmly recommended.