Cycling around Gent is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of East Flanders. So you can find your perfect Gent bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Lys region route

57.9km

03:31

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cycling past castles

57.9km

03:30

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cycling past castles - Antwerp

50.7km

03:05

50m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cycling in Ghent

37.8km

02:12

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ghent green poles - East Flanders

35.9km

02:06

60m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Shelduck bicycle route - East Flanders

56.4km

03:18

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. De Lieve bicycle route - East Flanders

41.7km

02:36

50m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. From Oude Kale to Oude Leie - East Flanders

42.5km

02:35

60m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Heron bicycle route - East Flanders

43.7km

02:42

40m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Avenue along the Hospice Woods – View of the Leie River loop from Gent-Sint-Pieters

50.6km

03:03

80m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Lys region route

2. Cycling past castles

3. Cycling past castles - Antwerp

4. Cycling in Ghent

5. Ghent green poles - East Flanders

6. Shelduck bicycle route - East Flanders

7. De Lieve bicycle route - East Flanders

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