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East Flanders
Gent
Knesselare

Cycle Path Along the Lieve – Towpath Along the Lieve loop from Ursel

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Knesselare

Cycle Path Along the Lieve – Towpath Along the Lieve loop from Ursel

Moderate

4.7

(11)

59

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Cycle Path Along the Lieve – Towpath Along the Lieve loop from Ursel

02:45

48.9km

80m

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: April 29, 2026

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17.3 km

Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path

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Who would have thought; Ghent has an important inland port. He is connected via a canal via Bruges to Oostende to the North Sea. The length of the canal from …

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20.6 km

Cycle Path Along the Lieve

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Long paved path along the oldest canal in Europe. You drive through idyllic landscapes between the Ghent-Bruges Canal near Ghent and the Schipdonk Canal near Oostwinkel.

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22.4 km

Cycle path along the Lieve

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It is wonderful to cycle along the water of the Lieve. Along the way you can enjoy the soft rippling water, the wide views and the typical Flemish countryside.

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23.7 km

Cycle Path Along the Lieve Canal

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The Lieve is the oldest canal in Europe. It was dug in the mid-thirteenth century as a connection between Ghent and Damme, in other words as a connection between the …

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26.2 km

Beirtjes Bridge

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The name refers to the trade in Ghent 'beer' or eel with which the fields were fertilized. Ships with eel moored here to deliver their malodorous stuff.

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29.9 km

Towpath Along the Lieve

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Between the fields towards Zomergem it is beautiful and pleasant cycling along the Lieve. This towpath along the Lieve can be followed from Zomergem to Belsele (just before Bierstalbrug)

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31.8 km

Schipdonk Canal Car-Free Path

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Car-free cycling from Zomergem to Damse vaart

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46.3 km

Cycle Path Through Het Drongengoed

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Nice cycle path through the Drongengoedbos. Be aware that it can get quite busy here. Enjoy together, each at your own pace.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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23.1 km

14.7 km

10.6 km

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

21.5 km

548 m

239 m

< 100 m

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