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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Gent-Dampoort

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Gent-Dampoort

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Gent-Dampoort

02:48

47.1km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 22.9 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.55 km

Vissersdijk cycle path along the Southern Leie

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Paved cycle path along the Southern Leie, near the Blaarmeersen. The path connects to the Griendijk path and thus forms a connection between the Watersportbaan and the railway bridge.

The path is part of the cycle route on the route of the former Westerringspoor. Once the bicycle bridge over the Watersportbaan is in place, you can cycle unhindered between the Muide and the Sint-Pieters station.

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10.7 km

Park on the River Leie in Sint-Martens-Latem

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Sint Martens Latem is a small village located on the Leie. The park is a wonderful place to rest in the grass.

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12.7 km

Latemse Meersen

Nature Reserve

17.9 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 and white. It is the only one of the 7 cabinet count gates still standing today. (route description (Routen.be)

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18.4 km

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

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Visits are possible for a fee, please check the website for event dates.

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18.5 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 visitors, but the beautifully maintained gardens are open to the public every day (except Monday and Tuesday mornings.

If you are planning this tour, take this visit into account as well! (I absolutely must, for € 3 you can get in.) (=> route description Routen.be)

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21.1 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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22.9 km

Self-Service Ferry Over the Oude Kale

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Always nice to take a bicycle on the water.

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39.0 km

Drongen

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Drongen is a sub-municipality of Ghent, located on the Leie. The tree-lined village square, St. Gerolf's Church, the Old Abbey and the Pont Bridge over the Leie are the most eye-catching sights.

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39.5 km

Noordelijke Leie

Lake

41.4 km

Sneppemeersen

Nature Reserve

47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

10.9 km

8.82 km

2.98 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

14.5 km

4.80 km

3.62 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Gent-Dampoort

Vissersdijk cycle path along the Southern Leie

Park on the River Leie in Sint-Martens-Latem

The Blue Gate

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

Ooidonk Castle

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Self-Service Ferry Over the Oude Kale

Drongen

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