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East Flanders
Gent
Deinze

Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Meigem

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Deinze

Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Meigem

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Meigem

02:18

39.5km

70m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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7.92 km

Towpath along the River Leie

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Enjoy cycling along the Leie with a view of the many villas between Astene Sas and Deinze

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9.03 km

Oude Leie

Lake

3

9.85 km

Self-Service Ferry Over the Oude Kale

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Always nice to take a bicycle on the water.

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16.9 km

Blauwe Poort (Porta Arboreti), Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

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The Blue Gate or porta arboreti forms the monumental entrance to the castle Ooidonk, a moated castle that originated in the 14th century. It was first the residence of the …

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20.3 km

Maaigemdijk Path Along the Leie River

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De Maaigemdijk is a beautiful path along the Leie river. The views are beautiful and you can pic-nic, have a rest or sunbath along the banks if you like. In …

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21.0 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

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Authentic old lock on the Leie with a drawbridge that is still operated by hand.

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23.4 km

Stadsbos

Forest

8

26.4 km

Jachthaven Deinze

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With a view of the marina and Brielmeersen

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26.6 km

View of the Leie River from Deinze

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10

28.2 km

Railway Bridge over the River Leie at Deinze

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The Leie - and life on it - is worth a photo!

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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18.1 km

12.4 km

6.33 km

2.43 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

11.1 km

2.03 km

1.42 km

813 m

< 100 m

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