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View of Kraenepoel – Ghent–Bruges Canal loop from Aalter

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View of Kraenepoel – Ghent–Bruges Canal loop from Aalter

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View of Kraenepoel – Ghent–Bruges Canal loop from Aalter

02:38

45.7km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 154 m for 12 m

After 29.4 km for 22 m

After 45.6 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.46 km

Ghent–Bruges Canal, Bellem Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2

6.34 km

Mariahove Castle

Highlight • Castle

Mariahove Castle is a castle in the Belgian village of Bellem. The castle is located southeast of the village center along Mariahovelaan, the road to Hansbeke. Source Wikipedia

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8.47 km

Kraenepoel

Forest

4

8.78 km

View of Kraenepoel

Highlight • Lake

There are benches in a few places and these are about the only places where you have a good view of the nature reserve. A bit like a painting in a museum. A beautiful view but you can't get in.

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9.43 km

Ganzeveld

Forest

6

29.6 km

Gravel Path Along the Schipdonk Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fewer cyclists ride on this side of the Schipdonk Canal than on the other side. There is a wide paved bicycle path that is better suited for commuter traffic. You …

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7

34.6 km

View of the Schipdonk Canal from the Ghent-Bruges Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

34.8 km

Canal crossing at Zomergem

Highlight • River

Two channels intersect here.

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9

38.8 km

Ghent–Bruges Canal

Highlight • River

Beautiful towpath along the water. You can cycle along this canal from Ghent to Bruges without encountering too many cars.

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10

40.1 km

Gent-Brugge Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

B

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

14.7 km

11.4 km

1.82 km

504 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

9.04 km

1.36 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 2 November

11°C

5°C

19 %

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