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Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Uitkerkse Polder loop from Oostende

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Uitkerkse Polder loop from Oostende

Moderate

4.9

(13)

676

riders

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path – Uitkerkse Polder loop from Oostende

02:30

60.3km

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: April 23, 2026

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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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7.70 km

Kanaal Gent-Brugge-Oostende

Lake

8.14 km

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling quietly without cars along the water.

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8.44 km

Vaartdijk Zuid

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice trail for cycling

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14.3 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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14.7 km

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful path along water very pleasant in summer

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16.8 km

Kwetshage

Nature Reserve

37.7 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 a bike ride. This European Natura 2000 nature reserve of 1400 ha can be found between Blankenberge, Wenduine, Nieuwmunster and Zuienkerke, in the province of West Flanders. In the meantime, Natuurpunt already manages 650 ha of meadow bird reserve here. It is the most important meadow bird area in Flanders. Enjoy this attraction for many rare birds in both summer and winter! Read on and find out how to book a guide, what children can do here and who our partners are.

More information at natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/uitkerkse-polder

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