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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Eke-Nazareth

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Eke-Nazareth

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Eke-Nazareth

02:44

46.4km

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: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 37.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.89 km

Series of Church Paths

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Nice sequence of church roads. Narrow but perfectly driveable.

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18.0 km

Roger Raveel Museum

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How do you build a museum for a modern artist in an old village? Just as!

The architect Stéphane Beel has designed a museum that houses the art of Roger …

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19.5 km

View of Leiebrug in Machelen

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The bridge is a highlight on the way along the Leie.

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31.7 km

Zeverenbeek Valley

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The nature reserve is part of the Levende Leie Nature Park, managed by Natuurpunt.

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33.4 km

Krommebrug over the Schipdonk Canal

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A concrete bridge over the Schipdonk Canal in Deinze. The bridge was named for its shape. The cycle path along the Schipdonk Canal runs underneath it on both sides. And you can also get over it, of course.

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36.9 km

Towpath along the River Leie

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Enjoy cycling along the Leie with a view of the many villas between Astene Sas and Deinze

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37.6 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

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Authentic old lock on the Leie with a drawbridge that is still operated by hand.

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37.7 km

Astense Sas

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The Astense Sas is a picture: a historic drawbridge over the Leie that is still operated manually, a well-preserved lock, plus a ship cafe full of curiosities and ship attributes. See also astene-sas.be
Info: route description Routen.be

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

13.8 km

5.34 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

18.7 km

1.85 km

1.30 km

894 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Eke-Nazareth

Series of Church Paths

Roger Raveel Museum

View of Leiebrug in Machelen

Zeverenbeek Valley

Krommebrug over the Schipdonk Canal

Towpath along the River Leie

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Astense Sas

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