The Vlas Bridge – Leie Meander loop from Beveren-Leie

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The Vlas Bridge – Leie Meander loop from Beveren-Leie

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The Vlas Bridge – Leie Meander loop from Beveren-Leie

03:18

13.0km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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2.06 km

The Vlas Bridge

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The steel S-shaped bridge not only connects the towpaths on both sides of the river, but also the nature reserves on the Leie. The name of the bridge refers to …

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2.81 km

Lys River Walk

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it is best to always wear boots, even in good spring weather quite soggy.

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3.87 km

Leie Meander

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Beautiful viewpoint along the Oude Leieroute

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4.28 km

Old Flax Factory Ooigem

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Flax factory located along the old arm of the Leie. In 1936, an artificial retting facility was built at the request of Camiel Declercq, a farmer from Ooigem. A year …

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5.70 km

The development plan “Bavikhove-Ooigembos” is part of the Leie river restoration component. The restoration of a “river landscape” is emphasized with a strengthening of river dynamics, ecological potential and spatial …

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7.01 km

Ooigem Castle

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You can see the side and back of Ooigem Castle from the Oude Leie; the front from the entrance gate on Desselgemsestraat.
On an information board on site you will …

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7.24 km

Old Leie near Ooigem

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This Old Leie arm is located on the territory of Ooigem and not Desselgem as is incorrectly stated here in another tip. Desselgem is located on the other side of …

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8.41 km