Bruges–Ostend Canal – Canal Path Ostend–Bruges loop from Brugge-Sint-Pieters

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Canal Path Ostend–Bruges loop from Brugge-Sint-Pieters

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Canal Path Ostend–Bruges loop from Brugge-Sint-Pieters

03:39

61.8km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.5 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 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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6.12 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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6.90 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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11.3 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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11.6 km

Canal Path Ostend–Bruges

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This section is recommended as a connection between Brugge and Oostende.

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17.8 km

Plassendale-Nieuwpoort Canal

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Beautiful countryside crossed by the canal, including nice cycle paths. What more could you want?

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24.2 km

The bridge over the Koninginnevijver is an important link in functional bicycle traffic between the neighborhoods and the city center. On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, the bridge was given the name Nelson Mandela Bridge. The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa unveiled the nameplate. The bridge symbolizes the long road to freedom, from one bank to the other, that Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013) preceded us. Mandela: Madiba, freedom fighter, bridge builder, reconciler, human. He spent 27 years in prison, but after his release he reconciled and united white, black and colored South Africans.

Source: oostende.be/maria-hendrikapark

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29.6 km

Vlotdok

Lake

38.9 km

Duinbossen De Haan

Forest

41.3 km

Cycle path along Wenduinsesteenweg, De Haan

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Separated cycle path along Wenduinsesteenweg

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61.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

26.0 km

4.18 km

579 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

16.0 km

7.17 km

340 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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9°C

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Comments

October 7, 2024,Rundweg Ostende - Brügge Kanal und Meer

At km 61.8 Ostend at the sports field, turn right towards the beach onto the "Green Tour" route, then you will come to the (free!) harbor ferry. Much nicer than going around the harbor again!

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May 10, 2024,West-Vlaanderen die Zweite - 🌞 sonnig kulinarisch

The route from Blankenberge to Ostend does not run directly along the water. Although the cycle paths are great, they are often located on busy roads. Nevertheless, the typical Flemish houses are very nice to look at. In Bredene we finally wanted to go swimming, but bathing was forbidden. 🥴 Still a nice, spacious beach to linger on.
Because the …

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August 1, 2023,Flandern 8 Brügge - Oostende - De Haan - Brügge

At the end of an exciting journey through Flanders we reach the North Sea. Oostende and De Haan, two completely different coastal cities are our destination. Ostend is largely spoiled by characterless apartment buildings. De Haan escaped this fate. Ostend still has charms: Flemings and Walloons mix here. You hear Flemish and French. But also German every now and then.

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October 28, 2021,Brügge - Oostende

At the beginning always along the canal to Ostend, very pleasant. Having to cross an industrial park in Ostend was not so great. The city was then a disappointment, concrete strongholds for thousands of vacationers. In the summer I don't want to go on vacation here for free. But the beach is extra class! Broad without end ... We then …

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June 4, 2024,🚴🚴🏽‍♀️... Brügge...Ostende... De Haan aan Zee... Brügge...🚴🚴🏽‍♀️...🌤️

After a long journey by 🚔...we started straight away...

from the Hotel Velotel, a true paradise in a green and quiet oasis in Bruges.especially for cycling enthusiasts...🚴🏽‍♀️🚴

the first...🚴🚴🏽‍♀️...tour.....today was a beautiful bike trip along the canal...💙 between Bruges and Ostend...an idyllic, wonderful route...surrounded by a fantastic landscape...💚..through the beautiful nature.... 💚..along the wonderful canals...💙..to de Haan aan Zee, a …

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