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Gravensteen Castle – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Aalter

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Gravensteen Castle – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Aalter

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Gravensteen Castle – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Aalter

04:24

74.6km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.4 km for 161 m

Dismount required: • June-September: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 35.9 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

Van Vlaenderen's Mill

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Van Vlaenderensmolen on the border of Vinderhoute and Lovendegem.
One of the most unique homes in the area. The mill is a so-called historic landscape-defining monument and overlooks the valley …

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22.7 km

Noordelijke Leie

Lake

24.8 km

De Assels

Nature Reserve

25.6 km

The ferry service's landing stage is located along Dijkweg in Afsnee, near the St. John the Baptist Church on the right bank.

Operating hours:

In May, June, July, August, and September, 7 days a week.

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26.2 km

Afsneedijkweg along the Leie

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Cycling along a path along the Leie. Beautiful.

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36.4 km

Gravensteen Castle

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Sometime in the 11th century, a wooden structure was replaced by a stone predecessor of the gravestone. The construction work on the current Castle of the Counts began in 1180 …

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38.4 km

Wondelgemse Meersen

Forest

46.1 km

Cycle Path Along the Lieve

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Long paved path along the oldest canal in Europe. You drive through idyllic landscapes between the Ghent-Bruges Canal near Ghent and the Schipdonk Canal near Oostwinkel.

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48.0 km

Cycle path along the Lieve

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It is wonderful to cycle along the water of the Lieve. Along the way you can enjoy the soft rippling water, the wide views and the typical Flemish countryside.

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49.3 km

Cycle Path Along the Lieve Canal

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The Lieve is the oldest canal in Europe. It was dug in the mid-thirteenth century as a connection between Ghent and Damme, in other words as a connection between the …

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55.4 km

Towpath Along the Lieve

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Between the fields towards Zomergem it is beautiful and pleasant cycling along the Lieve. This towpath along the Lieve can be followed from Zomergem to Belsele (just before Bierstalbrug)

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74.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

19.4 km

13.8 km

10.5 km

771 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

30.3 km

5.02 km

2.62 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

6°C

49 %

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Gravensteen Castle – Cycle Path Along the Lieve loop from Aalter

Van Vlaenderen's Mill

Afsnee Ferry

Afsneedijkweg along the Leie

Gravensteen Castle

Cycle Path Along the Lieve

Cycle path along the Lieve

Cycle Path Along the Lieve Canal

Towpath Along the Lieve

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