--- title: "Bike Rental Bruges — Happy Wheels with GPS routes | The Bruges Explorer" url: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/activiteiten/fietsverhuur description: "Rent a bike at Happy Wheels in Bruges: city bikes and e-bikes with GPS routes, Moerstraat 23 inside Hotel Karel de Stoute." lang: en --- Back to home (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/) Explore Bruges on two wheels # Discover the most beautiful spots by bike Rent a quality bike with free GPS and choose from our preset routes through Bruges and the Bruges countryside ## Bruges by bike: the ultimate experience Bruges is flat, compact and bike-friendly — the perfect ingredients for a cycling adventure. But the real secret is the Bruges countryside. Five minutes outside the centre and you are in another world: polders as far as the eye can see, windmills turning in the breeze, and picturesque villages where time seems to stand still. The Damse Vaart — a dead-straight medieval canal — links Bruges with the charming book town of Damme. Along the towpath you ride under a tunnel of poplars, with nothing but birdsong and the rustle of the wind. Did you know? The junction network in Flanders is one of the best cycling systems in the world. With GPS you navigate effortlessly from junction to junction, without ever getting lost. ## Why cycle in Bruges? ### Completely flat No hills anywhere. Bruges and its countryside are billiard-table flat — perfect for any fitness level. ### Junction network The Flemish cycling junction network is one of the best in the world. Numbered posts guide you from point to point. ### Unspoilt nature Five minutes outside the centre and you are riding through vast polders with windmills and farms. ### Total freedom Stop where you like, when you like. At a café, a windmill, or simply because the view is too good. ## GPS Routes Six mapped Happy Wheels routes — GPS navigation is included with every rental Image: the Markt with the Belfry seen from the cobbles (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/route-brugge-unlocked-B4FogT-N.webp) ### Brugge Unlocked Easy 10 km 2-3 hrs Image: a canal lane in Lissewege with whitewashed houses and flowers (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/route-the-old-tower-DlUQaJP_.webp) ### The Old Tower Easy 25 km 3-4 hrs Image: a Flemish castle with a formal box-hedge garden (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/route-the-castle-forests-BSTk57WS.webp) ### The Castle Forests Moderate 30 km 3-4 hrs Image: the church tower on Damme's town square with a cyclist (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/route-damme-polder-dive-D6OOtDsE.webp) ### Damme & Polder Dive Moderate 40 km 4-5 hrs Image: a barley field with a poplar treeline on the horizon (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/route-forest-and-fields-landscape-BEfIMHU3.webp) ### Forest and Fields Moderate 50 km 5-6 hrs ### The Sea Breeze Route Moderate 55 km 5-6 hrs Our own bike rental ### Rent your bike at Happy Wheels Happy Wheels is our own rental shop in the heart of Bruges: two Italian Via Veneto models, GPS routes included and a personal briefing at pick-up. You book directly on their site. €22 City bike — half day 10:00-13:30 or 14:00-17:30 €32 City bike — full day 10:00-17:30 €35 E-bike — half day 10:00-13:30 or 14:00-17:30 €52 E-bike — full day 10:00-17:30 Moerstraat 23, 8000 Bruges inside Hotel Karel de Stoute Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-17:30 Closed on Mondays hello@happywheelsbrugge.be The fleet City Cruiser in four colourways (Canal Jumper, Pistachio Praline, Sugar Waffle, Golden Fries) and Electric Cruiser in two named colourways (The Swan, The Trappist). Two Via Veneto models, four bikes of each, all with a front wicker basket. Included with every rental - A handlebar-mounted Garmin GPS with your route pre-loaded that works without phone signal - An adjustable helmet - A sturdy lock - A custom-fitted front wicker basket City Cruiser Image: Canal Jumper: blue Happy Wheels city bike with a brown saddle and wicker basket (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-canal-jumper--lpQ1Z1P.webp) Image: Pistachio Praline: pistachio green Happy Wheels city bike with a brown saddle and basket (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-pistachio-praline-CMwITpP3.webp) Image: Sugar Waffle: pink Happy Wheels city bike with a brown saddle and basket (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-sugar-waffle-tQwUPl6N.webp) Image: Golden Fries: pale yellow Happy Wheels city bike with a brown saddle and basket (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-golden-fries-w1XClckj.webp) Electric Cruiser Image: The Swan: light blue electric Happy Wheels bike with a brown saddle and battery on the front rack (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-swan-CWLJg0oy.webp) Image: The Trappist: dark red electric Happy Wheels bike with a brown saddle and battery on the front rack (https://www.brugesexplorer.be/assets/happywheels-trappist-B8_6RgrZ.webp) See rates and book: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/pricing View the bikes: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/bikes Happy Wheels terms: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms ## Practical information ### Pick-up location Moerstraat 23, 8000 Bruges Located inside Hotel Karel de Stoute, in the historic centre of Bruges. ### Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-17:30 Closed on Mondays ### Included - GPS routes - Garmin GPS, helmet and lock - Front wicker basket on every bike ### Terms The Happy Wheels terms are published on their website. Happy Wheels terms (https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms) Getting to Bruges: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/info/vervoer Our stays: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/onze-verblijven Sights: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/cultuur/bezienswaardigheden Boat tours: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/activiteiten/boottochtjes Bruges tips: https://www.brugesexplorer.be/info/tips ## Ready to discover Bruges? Book your bike today and discover the best of Bruges and its countryside Book at Happy Wheels: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/ FAQ ## Questions about bike rental Everything about cycling in and around Bruges ### What do I need to rent a bike? ### What cycling routes are there around Bruges? ### Is cycling safe in Bruges? ### Can I rent an electric bike? ### Can I cycle with children? ### How does the GPS device work? ### Can I still cycle in the rain? ### Can I book bikes for a group? ### What if the bike breaks down along the way? ### Can I rent a bike for several days? ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.brugesexplorer.be/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Bike rental", "item": "https://www.brugesexplorer.be/activiteiten/fietsverhuur" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Service", "serviceType": "Bicycle rental", "name": "Happy Wheels", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Happy Wheels", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be" }, "areaServed": { "@type": "City", "name": "Bruges" }, "offers": [ { "@type": "Offer", "name": "City bike, half day", "price": "22", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be" }, { "@type": "Offer", "name": "City bike, full day", "price": "32", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be" }, { "@type": "Offer", "name": "E-bike, half day", "price": "35", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be" }, { "@type": "Offer", "name": "E-bike, full day", "price": "52", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "url": "https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be" } ], "hoursAvailable": { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": [ "https://schema.org/Tuesday", "https://schema.org/Wednesday", "https://schema.org/Thursday", "https://schema.org/Friday", "https://schema.org/Saturday", "https://schema.org/Sunday" ], "opens": "10:00", "closes": "17:30" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "inLanguage": "nl-BE", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.brugesexplorer.be/#organization", "name": "The Bruges Explorer" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.brugesexplorer.be/#organization", "name": "The Bruges Explorer", "url": "https://www.brugesexplorer.be" }, "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do I need to rent a bike?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A valid ID. Whether a deposit or credit card authorisation is required, and how much, is set out in the Happy Wheels terms: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms. Reservations are not always necessary but recommended in high season." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What cycling routes are there around Bruges?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Six preset GPS routes: Brugge Unlocked (10 km), The Old Tower (25 km), The Castle Forests (30 km), Damme & Polder Dive (40 km), Forest and Fields (50 km) and The Sea Breeze Route (55 km). From easy to sporty — there is a level for everyone. The GPS with your route loaded is included." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is cycling safe in Bruges?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes! The center is largely car-free and there are good bike paths. Watch out for cobblestones and pedestrians. Helmets are not mandatory but recommended." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I rent an electric bike?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, e-bikes are available at €35 for a half day or €52 for a full day; a city bike is €32 for a full day or €22 for a half day (10:00-13:30 or 14:00-17:30). Ideal for longer routes or if you're less fit. Book ahead as they are popular." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I cycle with children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely! Child seats (front and back), trailer bikes and cargo bikes are available. Ask about family-friendly routes along the water." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the GPS device work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You get a user-friendly GPS device with your chosen route pre-loaded. It shows your position, the route and all the sights along the way. No smartphone needed — it works all day on a single charge. The GPS is included free when you pick a route." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I still cycle in the rain?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can, but we don't really recommend it — especially outside the city it can get windy. If rain is forecast you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead. A rain cover for the panniers is included. Check the weather at buienradar.be." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I book bikes for a group?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes! Group rates are available on request — get in touch for a tailored quote. Details can be found at https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if the bike breaks down along the way?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you break down, call the Happy Wheels helpline — they'll come and help you or bring a replacement bike. Exactly what's covered and what excess applies is set out in the terms: https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms. For a flat tyre you can fix it yourself or give us a call." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I rent a bike for several days?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, multi-day rental is possible. Ask Happy Wheels directly for multi-day rates, or check the terms at https://www.happywheelsbrugge.be/terms. Perfect if you're using Bruges as a base for daily rides to the coast, Damme or the Zwin." } } ] } ] ```