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Watersportbaan Ghent

Watersportbaan Ghent

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Watersportbaan Ghent

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Arne Detavernier

January 3, 2023

Running

The Watersportbaan is the ideal place in Ghent to run a continuous loop of 5km. You have the choice between a paved or unpaved (Finnish piste) path. Both paths run next to each other. Here you are guaranteed to meet other runners and you will never exercise alone.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 13, 2023

Running

The Water Sports Course is officially called the National Water Sports Course Georges Nachez. It is 2300 meters long, 76 meters wide and a popular spot for rowers. The Watersportbaan is also very popular with joggers and runners. The walking route runs through the green zone.

Source: stad.gent/nl/buitenvelden/watersportbaan

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Pedaleur de Gand

February 20, 2020

Running

The watersportbaan is home to many sports but for most it is just the easiest place to go do a 5km run on soft ground.

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