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View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

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View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

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View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

02:50

49.3km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

Kraenepoel

Forest

1.38 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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2.03 km

Ganzeveld

Forest

19.7 km

The Leie Meander

Highlight • River

Nice point to stop. Through the wooden riser you get a nice view of the Leie arm

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30.0 km

Towpath along the River Leie

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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30.7 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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31.4 km

Maaigemdijk Path Along the Leie River

Highlight • Trail

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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32.8 km

Ooidonk Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Renaissance castle Ooidonk, one of the pearls in the region, radiates pure class with its impressive towers and stepped gables. It is privately owned and not always open to …

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32.9 km

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

Highlight • Castle

Visits are possible for a fee, please check the website for event dates.

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33.4 km

The Blue Gate

Highlight • Monument

In the Ooidonkdreef, a beautiful castle avenue with gnarled lime trees, you step under the Blauwe Poort. In the past the shutters were painted blue, now they are colored red …

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

13.2 km

11.2 km

2.23 km

1.02 km

134 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

20.2 km

2.47 km

1.11 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

14°C

17 %

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View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

View of Kraenepoel

The Leie Meander

Towpath along the River Leie

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Maaigemdijk Path Along the Leie River

Ooidonk Castle

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

The Blue Gate

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