Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oostende

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oostende

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Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oostende

02:28

59.4km

60m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.50 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.08 km

Plassendale

Highlight • Settlement

beautiful picturesque village, and before after Corona: with a number of cafes!

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8.11 km

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling quietly without cars along the water.

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13.4 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful cycle path along the canal between Bruges and Ostend. Very suitable for commuting or as part of a cycle tour.

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13.8 km

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful path along water very pleasant in summer

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15.9 km

Kwetshage

Nature Reserve

18.5 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Highlight • River

This canal path is not boring. It is not only dead straight but also meanders in small curves.
Trees to the right and left give this canal a park-like character.

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36.8 km

Uitkerkse Polder Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Are you on holiday at the coast and do you want to enjoy nature in addition to the beach? Then head to the Uitkerkse Polder for a family walk or …

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37.6 km

Uitkerkse Polder

Highlight • Natural

Uitkerkse Polder: the bird airport of the coast

Binoculars at the ready? Definitely hit the brakes here! The Uitkerkse Polder is Flanders' most important meadow bird reserve and functions as …

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38.9 km

Uitkerkse Polder

Nature Reserve

55.9 km

Spuikom Oostende

Highlight • Lake

The Spuikom in Ostend is such an artificial body of water with an area of approximately 80 hectares. Until the early 19th century, the polders behind it served as a …

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