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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

02:53

67.8km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.61 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.67 km

Romeins Archeologisch Museum

Archaeological Site

29.9 km

Oudenburg Lock

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Here you can watch the ships at the locks

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29.9 km

Spanish Toll House

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The tiny Spanish Toll House along the towpath from Plassendale to Bruges was once the gateway to a sturdy 17th century fort. This guarded the old Plassendale lock. Guardhouse for …

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30.2 km

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

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Cycling quietly without cars along the water.

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30.5 km

Vaartdijk Zuid

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Nice trail for cycling

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36.4 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

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A beautiful cycle path along the canal between Bruges and Ostend. Very suitable for commuting or as part of a cycle tour.

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36.8 km

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

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Beautiful path along water very pleasant in summer

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38.9 km

Kwetshage

Nature Reserve

40.1 km

Vaartdijk Zuid / Steenkaai Cycle Path (Brugge – Nieuwege)

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A great example of Belgian bike paths. In good condition and consistently flat, it is popular with every Flandrischer racing cyclist.

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47.5 km

Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

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If you ever cycle from Sint-Andries through the Smedenpoort to the centre of Bruges, look back as you leave the gate. A green skull is grinning at you.

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57.5 km

Foreestbos

Forest

67.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

23.1 km

3.96 km

176 m

140 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

20.3 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

Oudenburg Lock

Spanish Toll House

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

Vaartdijk Zuid

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

Vaartdijk Zuid / Steenkaai Cycle Path (Brugge – Nieuwege)

Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

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