Leie Riverside Trail – View of the River Leie loop from Sint-Martens-Latem

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Leie Riverside Trail – View of the River Leie loop from Sint-Martens-Latem

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Leie Riverside Trail – View of the River Leie loop from Sint-Martens-Latem

02:53

11.4km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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419 m

Boardwalk

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Fortunately, the club path in the Latemse Meersen has been completely renovated in the meantime.

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1.82 km

Leie Marshes

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The Leie valley has been a source of inspiration for numerous artists for almost two hundred years. The slow-flowing meandering golden river was the center of the flax industry for …

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3.21 km

Leie Riverside Trail

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At high water level, very narrow path

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4.32 km

View of the River Leie

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Nice walking path along the banks of the Leie.

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5.93 km

Herdwick sheep

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Since 2008, Herdwich sheep have been ideal allies in the Latemse Meersen. These rare animals originate from the English Lake District, where they brave a harsh climate in the high …

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6.67 km

Rootput Path

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The Rootput is a beautiful path through the greenery between Baarle-Frankrijkstraat and Kwakstraat.
There is no trace left of a retting pit (water used to ret flax). After the First …

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7.40 km

Natuurpunt bench

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On the edge of the Latemse Meersen, everyone can now go to rest for a while with a view of nature. The place was created in memory of the Latem …

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8.24 km

Saint Martin's Church

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The Sint-Martinuskerk, the cemetery, the church wall and surroundings are protected as a village view because of their historical value. The church was first mentioned in 1121 as the property …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

2.55 km

2.46 km

1.88 km

282 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

3.13 km

1.55 km

1.23 km

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

12°C

8°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 1, 2025,Langs de leie – Zicht op de Leie rondtocht vanuit Sint-Martens-Latem

20250401
12km distance
Along the Leie - View of the Leie tour
from Sint-Martens-Latem
Today I chose to clear my mind and fill my heart with the beauty of nature. With every step I took along the Leie, I felt the distance between us fade and the love that connects us grow stronger. Despite the circumstances, I hold on to …

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