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

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

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

01:45

29.4km

40m

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: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.82 km for 48 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.95 km

Red Boat on the Bruges Canal

Highlight • River

Nice view on the Hotel Boat and the Bar Boat

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2

8.34 km

Poertoren (Powder Tower), Bruges

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The Poertoren is a tower on the Begijnenvest in Bruges. The tower has been the storage place for the city's gunpowder since 1477 and owes its name to the West …

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3

15.3 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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4

16.1 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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5

21.4 km

Stalhille Bridge

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Please note: the bridge is no longer in use, you will have to take a detour here.

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6

22.0 km

Paddegat Polder Area

Highlight • Natural

Het Paddegat is a polder area between the Bruges-Oostende Canal and the railway line in Varsenare (Jabbeke). Het Paddegat is an important breeding area for ducks, waders and herons. You …

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26.6 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal Waterfront

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8

26.7 km

Vaartdijk Bridge

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Bridge between the waterways - nice cafe on the northern side

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29.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

9.92 km

5.91 km

736 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

8.61 km

4.29 km

838 m

299 m

171 m

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Friday 29 May

27°C

16°C

44 %

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