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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Nevele

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Nevele

Moderate

4.5

(15)

153

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Nevele

02:18

39.3km

70m

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 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 9.87 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.92 km

Towpath along the River Leie

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy cycling along the Leie with a view of the many villas between Astene Sas and Deinze

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9.03 km

Oude Leie

Lake

9.85 km

Self-Service Ferry Over the Oude Kale

Highlight • Bridge

Always nice to take a bicycle on the water.

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16.9 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 …

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17.4 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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17.5 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 …

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19.6 km

View of Old Leie Arm

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Small evening tour from Cp Groeneveld

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20.3 km

Maaigemdijk Path Along the Leie River

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De Maaigemdijk is a beautiful path along the Leie river. The views are beautiful and you can pic-nic, have a rest or sunbath along the banks if you like. In …

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21.0 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Authentic old lock on the Leie with a drawbridge that is still operated by hand.

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23.4 km

Stadsbos

Forest

39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

12.2 km

6.52 km

2.32 km

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

11.0 km

1.83 km

1.58 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

18°C

51 %

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Ooidonk Castle – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Nevele

Towpath along the River Leie

Self-Service Ferry Over the Oude Kale

The Blue Gate

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

Ooidonk Castle

View of Old Leie Arm

Maaigemdijk Path Along the Leie River

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

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