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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Oostende-Brugge Canal Path loop from Meetkerke

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Oostende-Brugge Canal Path loop from Meetkerke

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Oostende-Brugge Canal Path loop from Meetkerke

01:03

18.8km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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796 m

Meetkerke Field Chapel Mareweg

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The Field Chapel of Meetkerke has stood on a wedge at the T-junction of Mareweg and Molenweg since the mid-18th century. Inside, Maria cherishes her child dearly.

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5.49 km

Vaartdijk Bridge

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Bridge between the waterways - nice cafe on the northern side

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6.87 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

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This canal path is not boring. It is not only dead straight but also meanders in small curves.
Trees to the right and left give this canal a park-like character.

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7.65 km

Oostende-Brugge Canal Path

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The return journey from Ostend along the canal is a dream. Shade, top-quality asphalt.

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12.0 km

Bike Street along the Canal in Bruges

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Bicycle street along the canal.

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14.4 km

View of the Ghent–Ostend Canal

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It is pleasant cycling from Bruges to Ostend, via this canal

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17.8 km

Polder Mill Meetkerke

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Peat was cut in this area in the 10th and 11th centuries. This created a marshy area. In the 17th century, a mill with a paddle wheel was built to …

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18.1 km

Chapel on the Vaartwegel

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18th century field chapel located near the bridge over the Blankenbergse Vaart. First mention of this chapel in 1754.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

3.74 km

735 m

551 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

551 m

454 m

267 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

22°C

16°C

8 %

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Oostende-Brugge Canal Path loop from Meetkerke

Meetkerke Field Chapel Mareweg

Vaartdijk Bridge

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Oostende-Brugge Canal Path

Bike Street along the Canal in Bruges

View of the Ghent–Ostend Canal

Polder Mill Meetkerke

Chapel on the Vaartwegel

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