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Lys region route

Moderate

4.5

(219)

1,084

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Lys region route

03:06

52.2km

80m

Cycling

In the wonderfully green Leie region, the river of the same name meanders charmingly through the landscape. This picturesque cycling adventure leads you through delightfully green Sint-Martens-Latem and Deinze. We follow the banks of the Leie River, crossing through beautiful panoramas and discovering art, culture and idyllic villages.

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Last updated: April 2, 2026

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25.8 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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28.4 km

Ooidonk Castle

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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 …

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29.0 km

The Blue Gate

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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 …

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52.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.3 km

14.4 km

12.1 km

6.28 km

1.14 km

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Surfaces

22.6 km

20.1 km

3.61 km

3.06 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

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June 23, 2024,Belgien: 2 Rundtour durch die Leielandschaft. 23.06.2024
Day 2: Round trip through the Leie landscape, approx. 60 km

The cycle route along the Leie, between Ghent and Deinze, is one of the most beautiful routes in Flanders. Countless artists have been inspired by this landscape. Idyllic places and picturesque villages, a historic drawbridge over the Leie that is still operated manually, a well-preserved lock, a ship's café …

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August 2, 2022,Leiestreek fietsroute
Cycle tour along the Leie via junctions. Surroundings of Sint-Pieters Station Ghent, junctions are difficult to find and confusing

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February 21, 2024

In the wonderfully green Leie region, the river of the same name meanders charmingly through the landscape. This picturesque cycling adventure leads you through delightfully green Sint-Martens-Latem and Deinze. We follow the banks of the Leie River, crossing through beautiful panoramas and discovering

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October 12, 2024

This route used to be called, ALONG GOLDEN RIVERS.

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