Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent – St. Michael's Bridge loop from Ghent

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Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent – St. Michael's Bridge loop from Ghent

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Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent – St. Michael's Bridge loop from Ghent

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7.07km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.10 km

Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent

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Walking along the River Leie in Ghent, sitting on a restaurant terrace or simply lingering on the shore has a special charm. There is a lot to see here!

The Leie (French Lys, Latin Legia) is a river that runs in France and Belgium. It rises in the municipality of Lisbourg (Flemish: Liegesboort), in the French department of Pas-de-Calais, generally drained in a northeasterly direction and flows for a total of 202 kilometers in the city of Ghent, in the Belgian province of East Flanders, as the left tributary of the Scheldt.
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de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leie

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1.45 km

Graffiti Alley

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Popularly this is also called the 'piss' street. After all, you can smell something else than the smell of paint ...

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3.57 km

Zuivel Bridge

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Connecting bridge between the mythical closed Patershol and the bustling city life. Two city districts bridge each other here.

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4.64 km

Friday Market

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De Vrijdagmarkt en zijn directe omgeving zijn echt een bezoek waard. Je kan je echt úren bezighouden op en rond het plein. Op vrijdag of zaterdag gewoon de markt doen. Slenteren doorheen de sfeervolle, omliggende steegjes en langs de prachtige gevels. En achteraf een streekbier drinken in één van de gezellige bierhuizen, zoals de Dulle Griet. Een etablissement dat je niet snel zal vergeten dankzij zijn befaamde schoen-tegen-glasritueel. Ontdek voor jezelf hoe het werkt! Let gewoon op dat je het glas niet breekt, het is maar een tip.

Of shop je gewoon suf in de winkels in de Serpentstraat of in de Baudelostraat. Snuister tussen de schat aan vintage lp’s en boeken. Puzzel de perfecte outfit bijeen in de vele hippe fashionstores. Hou even halt voor een verkwikkende thee. En laat je overspoelen door creatieve ideeën in de vele originele geschenkwinkels. Sommige zaakjes zijn echte juweeltjes, geloof ons. En krijg je trek? De restaurants op de Vrijdagmarkt zijn altijd vlakbij. En via de winkels in Oudburg wandel je het Patershol binnen, het culinaire hart van Gent.

De geschiedenis van de Vrijdagmarkt is een glanzende medaille met donkere keerzijde. Op het plein werden doorheen de eeuwen feesten gevierd. Vorsten plechtig ontvangen tijdens Blijde Inkomsten. En helaas ook executies uitgevoerd. Maar geen paniek, de brandstapels en guillotines zijn lang verleden tijd. De laatste openbare terechtstelling dateert van 1863. Het Toreken, dat er al stond in de 15de eeuw, is vrijwel het enige gebouw dat nog getuige was van gruwelpraktijken. De rest werd gebouwd in de negentiende eeuw. Het imposante socialistische volkshuis, dat Bond Moyson bloklettert op de gevel, werd zelfs pas begin 20ste eeuw opgetrokken.

Standbeeld Jacob van Artevelde
Jacob van Artevelde slaagde erin de boycot van de Engelse wolinvoer ongedaan te maken tijdens de 100-jarige oorlog tussen Engeland en Frankrijk in de 14de eeuw. De Gentse lakennijverheid kon herademen en van Artevelde werd een held. In 1345 werd hij tijdens een volksopstand vermoord. Sinds 1863 wijst hij op de Vrijdagmarkt richting Engeland.

Kan je maar niet genoeg krijgen van middeleeuwse verhalen? Vlakbij kan je een bezoekje brengen aan het Hof van Rijhove. Een authentieke Gentse patriciërswoning met een geschiedenis die teruggaat tot de 12de eeuw. Blijf je liever in de sfeer van het nabije verleden? Maak dan zeker de oversteek naar het Patershol. Het pittoreske Huis van Alijn over het water is echt de moeite! Dit pas vernieuwde museum – met zijn sfeervolle bijhorende volkscafeetje – is een nostalgische ontdekkingstocht voor alle zintuigen doorheen onze Vlaamse leefgewoontes en traditionele rituelen.

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5.28 km

Ghent Town Hall

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Ghent town hall is a four-sided complex of buildings, surrounded by the Botermarkt, the Hoogpoort, the Stadhuissteeg and the Poeljemarkt. The main wings are the late Gothic alderman's house of the Keure and the alderman's house of Gedele in Renaissance style. The building contains 51 rooms.

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Saint Bavo's Cathedral

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One of the greatest art treasures in the world stands hidden in the bustling city of Ghent: the Adoration of the Lamb of God by the van Eyck brothers, also known as the Ghent Altarpiece. After a thorough restoration he is now back home. Finally. The brand new visitor center in St. Bavo's Cathedral reveals the mysteries of this masterpiece.

Art history was written in Ghent in 1432. In the striking St Bavo's Cathedral, Jan van Eyck presented the world with a magnum opus: the Adoration of the Lamb of God. A monumental work of twelve panels, each depicting a biblical scene.

With the help of augmented reality glasses, the incredible history of the altar comes to life. You immerse yourself in the medieval hustle and bustle of the city of Ghent, stand in the first row when the Prussian king buys the panels or the Nazis almost destroyed them. Rating: Definitely worth seeing!

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6.10 km

Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent

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Sint-Baafsplein is to Ghent what the Ile Saint-Louis is to Paris: the heart of the city.

Here, on this island, near the place where the Scheldt and the Leie meet, Ghent was founded. The name, derived from the Celtic Ganda or confluence, literally refers to it.

The three powers meet on this central square: the citizenry with its mighty Belfry, the intellect with the stately theater and the church, with the impressive St. Bavo's Cathedral.

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6.48 km

St. Michael's Bridge

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The Sint-Michielsbrug is a stone arch bridge over the Leie, on the south side of the Graslei and Korenlei. The current monumental bridge was built in the period 1905-1909. The Sint-Michielsbrug is a creation of architect Louis Cloquet. Previously there was a flat swing bridge. The bridge is part of the street Sint-Michielshelling. From the bridge you have a view to the north of the Graslei and Korenlei, and the Gravensteen in the distance. In an easterly direction, the bridge provides a typical view of the three Ghent towers, the Saint Nicholas Church, the Belfry of Ghent and the Saint Bavo Cathedral. On the southwest side is the Saint Michael's Church. The bridge was protected as a monument in 1983.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

420 m

264 m

174 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

1.32 km

112 m

< 100 m

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Comments

June 26, 2025,🇧🇪 Gent

Today we took a trip to Ghent. From the P+R Watersportbaan, you can take the bus to the city center in 15 minutes for 15 cents.
Ghent is worth seeing with its historic city center and old buildings, but it doesn't have the flair of Bruges.

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August 24, 2024,Gent 🇧🇪 Belgien 😍

A wish of mine that I have had for years is to go to Ghent in Belgium. And since I am only a little over an hour away from Ghent (if you drive through the tunnel and pay a 5€ toll), I made that wish come true today 😍! And I tell you "WOOF" 😍😍😍
This city has so much …

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October 18, 2024,Altstadt-Runde Gent inkl. Schloss der Grafen, Sint-Michielsbrug + -kerk, Stadshal, Belfried, Graffiti Straße, Baudelostraat, Sint Jacobskerk - Runde ab Gent, Parkhaus Kouter

We started the Ghent tour in the Kouter car park (where the flower market takes place on Sundays).

During the tour you pass the most important highlights of Ghent (including Sint-Michielsbrug and Sint-Michielskerk, Belfry, Stadshal, Graffiti Street, ...) as well as shopping streets.

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October 28, 2025,Gent erkunden

@Eisbär 🐻‍❄ So, the waffle workshop with beer tasting was a lot of fun. First, there was a beer tasting of three types, which were explained in detail. It started with a 4% KRIEK BOON beer (very fruity and delicious, which suited me as a non-beer drinker), then one with 6.8%, also very tasty, and to top it all off, …

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September 10, 2022,Von Kunstenkwartier nach Gent

Ghent is a very well-kept city worth seeing. You can reach all sights on foot. In the areas of the sights there are usually cozy restaurants from whose outdoor area you can enjoy the flair of the area with a good glass ......

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April 30, 2023,Gent Centrum - Wandeling

Not quite round. Depart from a breakfast cafe and end at P Reep. Hotel stay at Getaway, opposite the P. Definitely recommended.

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September 21, 2022,🇧🇪 Gent

Today I wanted to rediscover Ghent. I've been there years ago, but due to the very wet weather at the time, I didn't get to see much.

Ghent is a beautiful old port city in north-west Belgium in the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt.

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