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Heron bicycle route - East Flanders

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Heron bicycle route - East Flanders

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Heron bicycle route - East Flanders

02:42

43.7km

40m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 4, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.24 km

De Gastels Gravel Path

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De Gastels is a so-called 'slow road' between the path along the Lieve at the Beirkesbrug and the centre of Waarschoot. The gravel path briefly passes through a grove and …

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6.05 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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32.4 km

Between the fields in Sleidinge

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Nice gravel path in the open fields towards Evergem.

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42.2 km

The Rat Castle

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Actual name: Priory of Our Lady of the Hove. It is the last remnant of the Cistercian monastery from 1444 that was restored to its current state after destruction and renovations.

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43.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

10.6 km

10.4 km

7.72 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

26.9 km

10.6 km

5.54 km

620 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Reiger fietsroute

We made this route with the MTB but it can also be done with gravel or a normal bike. Not with thin tires.

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June 1, 2025,Fietstocht 2025-06-01 Vinderhoute -lusje Meetjesland 46km

We ride the "Reigerroute" in the Meetjesland. Cycling tour with junctions found by my wife in the Libelle. We started the tour in Vinderhoute at junction 54 where there is sufficient parking space at the church. Cycling via Belzele towards Sleidinge along quiet gravel roads through beautiful nature reserves and along the Lembeekse forests. Around noon we arrive at the …

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August 8, 2024,Reiger Fietsroute (vertrek Nevele)

Cycled to the route from Nevele. Beautiful route, lots of greenery and numerous paved roads and paths. Centrum Waarschoot was a bit disappointing.

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Heron bicycle route - East Flanders

De Gastels Gravel Path

Towpath Along the Lieve

Between the fields in Sleidinge

The Rat Castle

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