Ottawa by Bike
Greenbelt 🌳

Greenbelt 🌳

escape to endless gravel and wilderness

  • 45 km
  • loop
  • gravel
  • single track
  • road

Discover the lush scenery of Ottawa's protected Greenbelt, a haven of green space, forests, farms, and wetlands encircling the downtown core.

Embark on a cycling adventure to experience the variety of trails and routes within the Greenbelt, each offering their own unique charms and challenges. Don't miss out on the scenic gravel paths that wind through this natural oasis!

If you want an ultra-long version, check out the century loop.

Closure Updates:

  • May 2023: At least this part of the route is completely rideable!
  • Late 2022: Part of this route is likely unrideable due to wind damage in 2022.

🚵 Elevation Gain: 246 meters, this is about average elevation 👀

Difficulty: About average difficulty

🗺️ View Map of Greenbelt 🌳

Map of Greenbelt 🌳

Nearby Places

🗺️ This route passes 3 parks, 1 meeting point, 1 beach, 1 something-interesting

Photos

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Videos

Riding on Single Track Trails

Riding around the Greenbelt

Greenbelt Gravel

Enjoying Gravel in the Ottawa Greenbelt

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