카프리케 최고의 사이클링 경로

View of the old fishing boat and the castle.

The Schipdonk Canal meanders for 56 kilometers from Deinze to Heist, where it flows into the North Sea. The canal serves as both an economic and a natural connection, forming the dividing line between the Meetjesland region, the Leie region, and the sea. The canal's construction in the nineteenth century was one of the first major infrastructure projects in the young Belgium. The canal played a strategic role during both the First and Second World Wars, serving as a key component of the military defenses. Today, it's especially enjoyable (and sometimes challenging) cycling!

safe bicycle tunnel and practical

The tunnel is part of the cycle highway between Eeklo and Zelzate. The F423 follows the route of the old railway line 55A. The tunnel is one of the last remaining sections.

2025 and still very recommendable and well paved! ;)

The canal with many names: officially it is called the ‘Afleidingskanaal van de Leie’, it is often called the ‘Schipdonkkanaal’ or ‘Kanaal van Schipdonk’ and in common parlance people sometimes dare to speak of the ‘Stinker’. The latter name refers to the heavily polluted water in the canal as a result of flax retting in the Leie. It was precisely because of that polluted water that a siphon was built to prevent dirty water from flowing into the Ghent-Bruges canal. The ‘Goed van Schipdonck’ near this intersection is said to have given the canal its name. Source: https://www.lievegem.be/lievelingsplekjes/schipdonkkanaal

Place where the hectic life can come to rest. Enjoy the beautiful pleasure boats.

Perfect location to replenish your burnt sugars.