Running around Gent is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Gent—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

4.5

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2,683

runners

1. Loop around the water sports course

5.13km

00:34

10m

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

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4.2

(27)

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2. Along the fishery to the Liedemeerspark

12.8km

01:21

30m

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

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4.8

(34)

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3. Loop in the Bourgoyen

5.89km

00:40

10m

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

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5.0

(1)

562

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4. Drieleienroute and Blaarmeersen

12.4km

01:17

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4.4

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466

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5. Combi Bourgoyen, Watersportbaan, Blaarmeersen and Drieleienroute

19.1km

02:02

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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471

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6. Running along the Lys

9.29km

00:59

10m

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

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3.6

(9)

405

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7. Unpaved paths in the Gentbrugse Meersen

13.5km

01:26

10m

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

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4.4

(5)

396

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8. The Blaarmeersen and the Karel Sabbeberg

6.09km

00:39

10m

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

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4.4

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305

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9. 10 km through Gentbrugge

9.20km

00:57

10m

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

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4.4

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201

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10. Natuurloop Parkbos

12.2km

01:22

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails around Gent

1. Loop around the water sports course

2. Along the fishery to the Liedemeerspark

3. Loop in the Bourgoyen

4. Drieleienroute and Blaarmeersen

5. Combi Bourgoyen, Watersportbaan, Blaarmeersen and Drieleienroute

6. Running along the Lys

7. Unpaved paths in the Gentbrugse Meersen

8. The Blaarmeersen and the Karel Sabbeberg

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10. Natuurloop Parkbos

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