Things to Do around Maubeuge

Maubeuge offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as the Avesnois Regional Natural Park and the Sambre River. Komoot lists 152 routes in the area.

Maubeuge provides numerous road cycling routes, often featuring varied landscapes and historical elements like Vauban's fortifications. Routes range from easy, such as the "Maubeuge and the border — loop in the Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois" (27.5 miles [44.3 km]), to moderate. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Maubeuge guide.

Touring cyclists can explore routes like the Avesnois Greenway, which includes a moderate 33-mile [53.1 km] loop with views of Val Joly Lake. The Sambre Cycle Path offers easier, shorter rides. The Cycling around Maubeuge guide provides further details.

The Maubeuge region offers hiking trails through gently sloping river valleys, agricultural areas, and woodlands. Popular options include the "Dandelion loop from Assevent" (3.5 miles [5.7 km]), which is considered easy. The Hiking around Maubeuge guide lists additional routes.

Maubeuge features mountain biking routes, including loops through the Avesnois Greenway and the Bois de Ferrière-la-Petite. These trails offer options from easy to moderate, suitable for varying fitness levels. Consult the MTB Trails around Maubeuge guide for specific routes.

The region is home to the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, characterized by meadows, hedgerows, and forests. The Sambre River flows through Maubeuge, offering scenic paths. Val Joly Lake and the extensive Mormal Forest are also notable natural attractions.

The Sambre Cycle Path provides easier, shorter rides suitable for families. The Avesnois Greenway also offers moderate options that can be adapted for various skill levels. Many routes have minimal elevation changes, making them accessible.

Vauban's 17th-century star-shaped fortifications are a prominent historical feature in Maubeuge, offering unique walking trails. Cycling routes, such as "Maubeuge, Place Forte under siege," also allow discovery of sites related to the city's past. The Avesnois Regional Natural Park contains historic watermills.

Maubeuge is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 3,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 152 routes have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.

The Maubeuge Tourist Office offers bike rentals, including mountain bikes. It is an "Accueil Vélo" certified establishment, providing quality services for cycling tourists. Maps for loops into the Avesnois Natural Regional Park are also available there.

Komoot offers several guides for Maubeuge, including Road Cycling Routes around Maubeuge, Hiking around Maubeuge, and MTB Trails around Maubeuge. Guides are also available for Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking.

The Maubeuge Tourist Office can be reached by phone at +33 3 27 62 11 93. It is located at Place Vauban and provides information and services for visitors. The official website for the city of Maubeuge is ville-maubeuge.fr.