The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Ooigem

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The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Ooigem

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278

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The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Ooigem

01:35

27.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 6.11 km for 43 m

After 10.8 km for 37 m

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Bus stop

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815 m

Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge)

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The new Munken Bridge over the Leie connects Desselgem and Ooigem. Cyclists and pedestrians have a separate bicycle and pedestrian path with a gradient of only 4 percent. 'Munken' refers …

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851 m

Munkenbrug

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Before there was any bridge, there was a ferry service that crossed the Leie between Ooigem Castle and Munkenhof.
The original first Leie bridge on the border of Desselgem and …

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2.62 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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3.07 km

Leie River at Beveren-Leie

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Cycle junction 60 along the Leie

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10.2 km

Buda Island

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Between the two branches of the Leie River in Kortrijk lies the lively, hip Buda Island, where you'll find numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops, as well as an entire art …

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10.4 km

College Bridge

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The wavy college bridge leads you to the island - literally and figuratively. Because between the two arms of the Leie in Kortrijk lies the lively, hip Budo Island, where …

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13.4 km

Bissegem Plage

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With the realisation of Bissegem Plage, Bissegem will gain an attractive and peaceful location. It will be a beautiful piece of nature of almost 10,000m² (1ha) that will be permanently …

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