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

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

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

02:22

56.5km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 37.2 km for 14 m

After 41.8 km for 42 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.65 km

Foreestbos

Forest

2

13.6 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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15.6 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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23.9 km

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

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Beautiful path along water very pleasant in summer

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24.3 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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29.6 km

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

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Cycling quietly without cars along the water.

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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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45.8 km

Oudenburg Lock

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Here you can watch the ships at the locks

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9

45.9 km

Vaartdijk Zuid

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Nice trail for cycling

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56.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

12.5 km

3.06 km

397 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

12.7 km

4.26 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

3 %

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