Excerpt visit.gent.be: This important landmark in Ghent is a castle with a very turbulent history, closely linked to the city's complex and often turbulent political and social history. It is the only surviving medieval moated castle with an almost completely intact defense system in Flanders. A visit to the Castle of the Counts will give you a complete picture of 12th-century chivalry culture. The gate building, the city wall, the keep, the Count's residence and the stables are open to visitors.

Translated by

•

Uwe

November 26, 2025

Hiking

Old moated castle in the heart of Ghent

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near View of Gravensteen Castle from Hoofdbrug

4.6

(11)

177

riders

1. Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Gravensteen Castle loop from Deinze

58.7km

03:19

70m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.3

(11)

riders

2. St. Michael's Bridge – Gravensteen Castle loop from Gent-Dampoort

54.9km

03:18

210m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(7)

riders

3. Afsneedijkweg along the Leie – Afsnee Ferry on the River Leie loop from Gent-Dampoort

31.1km

01:52

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 10 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

12°C

6°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Gravensteen Castle

Sint-Baafskathedraal

Cycle Path Along the Docks of Ghent

Graffitistraatje

Rustig jaagpad langs de Bovenschelde

Lievekaai

Zoé Borluutbrug (Fietssnelweg F7)

Sint-Pietersplein

Spijker - Korenstapelhuis

Fietspad langs Seingeverspark

Afsneedijkweg Along the Leie

Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen

View of Gravensteen Castle from Hoofdbrug

1. Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Gravensteen Castle loop from Deinze

2. St. Michael's Bridge – Gravensteen Castle loop from Gent-Dampoort

3. Afsneedijkweg along the Leie – Afsnee Ferry on the River Leie loop from Gent-Dampoort

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️