The steel S-shaped bridge not only connects the towpaths on both sides of the river, but also the nature reserves on the Leie. The name of the bridge refers to the former flax industry in the region. Since the 19th century it has brought a lot of prosperity.

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February 9, 2025

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On 1 April 2023, this S-shaped steel bridge with a total length of 165 metres and a span of approximately 60 metres over the Leie was put into use. It was christened "The Flax Bridge".

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April 19, 2023

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Beautiful bridge over the Leie

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3. Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Harelbeke

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Location: Waregem, Kortrijk, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. De Zavelput Nature Reserve – The Vlas Bridge loop from Ooigem

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