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Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Waarschoot

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Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Waarschoot

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Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Waarschoot

02:37

45.3km

50m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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10.7 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 Ghent to Bruges is 42 kilometers. Its history is even longer. It dates back to the 13th century when the Reie and Zuidleie rivers were widened.

Again and again there were disputes between the cities of Bruges and Ghent, because functioning waterways mean trade. The two economic centers eyed each other suspiciously and enviously, always looking out for their advantage. Who has the better connection? Who might outperform the other city?

However, the canal was not only used for shipping, but also as a line of defense in the 16th century. For this reason about twenty redoubts were erected on the southern dikes. The largest fortress, Fort Sint-Filips, was halfway between Bruges and Ghent.

Today the canal no longer separates, but is an important internal connection and, above all, a picturesque backdrop for your tour.

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17.4 km

Drongen

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Drongen is a sub-municipality of Ghent, located on the Leie. The tree-lined village square, St. Gerolf's Church, the Old Abbey and the Pont Bridge over the Leie are the most eye-catching sights.

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23.4 km

Zoé Borluut Bridge (Cycle Highway F7)

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The Zoé Borluutbrug leads the cycle highway over the E40 motorway. This bridge has a spiral ramp to fit the approach ramp in the Leebeekstraat. It is named after Zoé Borluut, the owner who donated the Scheldevelde castle domain, and where a retirement home and OCMW services of De Pinte are now located. This Scheldevelde domain became one of the 'gateways' to the Parkbos around 2016.

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24.3 km

André Denys Bridge (F7 Cycling Highway)

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The André Denys Bridge leads the cycle highway over the Ringvaart and the R4. It is named after André Denys, governor of East Flanders, and in that capacity also the driving force behind the Parkbos and this cycle bridge dossier.

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26.3 km

Natuurpark Overmeers

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Beautiful piece of nature reserve between Sint-Pieters station and the Ringvaart. You can relax at the Schoonmeersvijver.

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35.9 km

Lieve Canal

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36.2 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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38.1 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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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

6.98 km

4.39 km

826 m

374 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

15.2 km

610 m

439 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Waarschoot

Ghent–Bruges Canal Cycle Path

Drongen

Zoé Borluut Bridge (Cycle Highway F7)

André Denys Bridge (F7 Cycling Highway)

Natuurpark Overmeers

Lieve Canal

Cycle Path Along the Lieve

Cycle path along the Lieve

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