Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Aalter

View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Aalter

View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

riders

View of Kraenepoel – Towpath along the River Leie loop from Bellem

02:49

49.1km

90m

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 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.07 km

Kraenepoel

Forest

2

1.38 km

View of Kraenepoel

Highlight • Lake

There are benches in a few places and these are about the only places where you have a good view of the nature reserve. A bit like a painting in a museum. A beautiful view but you can't get in.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.03 km

Ganzeveld

Forest

4

19.7 km

The Leie Meander

Highlight • River

Nice point to stop. Through the wooden riser you get a nice view of the Leie arm

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

30.0 km

Towpath along the River Leie

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

30.7 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

31.4 km

De Maaigemdijk is a beautiful path along the Leie river. The views are beautiful and you can pic-nic, have a rest or sunbath along the banks if you like. In …

Tip by

8

32.8 km

Ooidonk Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Renaissance castle Ooidonk, one of the pearls in the region, radiates pure class with its impressive towers and stepped gables. It is privately owned and not always open to …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9

32.9 km

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

Highlight • Castle

Visits are possible for a fee, please check the website for event dates.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10

33.4 km

The Blue Gate

Highlight • Monument

In the Ooidonkdreef, a beautiful castle avenue with gnarled lime trees, you step under the Blauwe Poort. In the past the shutters were painted blue, now they are colored red …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

13.0 km

11.2 km

2.23 km

1.02 km

134 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

21.1 km

2.25 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Sunday 12 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.7

1,399

Lost Ports of the Zwin route

03:22h

58.5km

70m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy