The Top 20 Lakes around Gent
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gent? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Gent’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
It is best to visit Het Leen during workdays because then you have the opportunity to use all paved roads and not just the main axis, where you can actually …
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In De Damvallei you can go hiking in nature, near Ghent. It is a low moor, formed by some distant meanders of the Scheldt. The marked walking routes take you …
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The arboretum was planted in 1973.
It includes more than 60 tree species, including all native trees of Flanders, as well as a number of park trees.
It is currently …
It includes more than 60 tree species, including all native trees of Flanders, as well as a number of park trees.
It is currently …
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The Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Urban Nature Reserve in Ghent is a vast and water-rich nature reserve, ideal for nature lovers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. This …
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Puyenbroeck is a provincial domain of 510 hectares in the Belgian province of East Flanders, mainly in Wachtebeke but also in Zaffelare and Eksaarde. The area was purchased by the …
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In De Damvallei you can go hiking in nature, near Ghent. It is a low moor, formed by some distant meanders of the Scheldt. The marked walking routes take you …
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In the provincial domain Puyenbroeck in Wachtebeke you have several ponds and 1 of them is the Bosdam pond.
This pond can be found at the back of the park. …
This pond can be found at the back of the park. …
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After the municipality of Destelbergen bought this park from the Van Acker family in the 1970s, it was baptized "Reinaert Park" ... because some events from the medieval epic 'Van …
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The pond at Residence Het Leeuwenhof in Ghent offers a serene green oasis in the middle of the city. Surrounded by trees and lawns, the water surface reflects the peaceful character of the surroundings.
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Welcome to THE WONDERFUL FOREST
In this wonderful forest, wonder and experience are central. The Wonder Forest, located on the territory of the City of Ghent (Oostakker) and the municipality …
In this wonderful forest, wonder and experience are central. The Wonder Forest, located on the territory of the City of Ghent (Oostakker) and the municipality …
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