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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Harelbeke

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Harelbeke

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Harelbeke

06:21

25.1km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.27 km

Leie Meander

Highlight • River

Beautiful viewpoint along the Oude Leieroute

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4.68 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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5.97 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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6.88 km

Forest trail by Ooigem Castle

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The forest path at Ooigem Castle takes you through a beautiful green landscape, where stately trees and filtered sunlight create a magical atmosphere. The path winds along lawns and vistas …

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7.48 km

Monument to the Battle of the Lys

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Battle in 1940. Remembrance for the fallen

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17.8 km

De Zavelput Nature Reserve

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The Zavelput is an old sand quarry that is now managed as a nature reserve. After the exploitation, the pit filled with water and a rich ecosystem was created. The …

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20.1 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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20.9 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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25.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.66 km

4.49 km

2.46 km

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.26 km

6.03 km

3.59 km

2.82 km

1.77 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

22°C

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Harelbeke

Leie Meander

Old Flax Factory Ooigem

Ooigembos

Forest trail by Ooigem Castle

Monument to the Battle of the Lys

De Zavelput Nature Reserve

The Vlas Bridge

Lys River Walk

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