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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Beveren-Leie

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Beveren-Leie

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Beveren-Leie

02:17

9.06km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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2.99 km

Monument to the Battle of the Lys

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Battle in 1940. Remembrance for the fallen

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3.80 km

View of the River Leie with fishing platforms

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From the clubhouse of the marina you can walk through the woods along the water towards, away from the lock (so towards Leie). There you get a wide view over …

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4.32 km

Old Leie near Ooigem

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This Old Leie arm is located on the territory of Ooigem and not Desselgem as is incorrectly stated here in another tip. Desselgem is located on the other side of …

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4.56 km

Ooigem Castle

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You can see the side and back of Ooigem Castle from the Oude Leie; the front from the entrance gate on Desselgemsestraat.
On an information board on site you will …

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4.79 km

Forest trail by Ooigem Castle

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The forest path at Ooigem Castle takes you through a beautiful green landscape, where stately trees and filtered sunlight create a magical atmosphere. The path winds along lawns and vistas …

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5.39 km

Path Along the River Lys

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Very peaceful and calm.

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6.89 km

The Vlas Bridge

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The steel S-shaped bridge not only connects the towpaths on both sides of the river, but also the nature reserves on the Leie. The name of the bridge refers to …

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7.39 km

De Zavelput Nature Reserve

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The Zavelput is an old sand quarry that is now managed as a nature reserve. After the exploitation, the pit filled with water and a rich ecosystem was created. The …

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9.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.09 km

1.25 km

823 m

239 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.58 km

1.37 km

667 m

526 m

273 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

9°C

4 %

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Forest trail by Ooigem Castle – The Vlas Bridge loop from Beveren-Leie

Monument to the Battle of the Lys

View of the River Leie with fishing platforms

Old Leie near Ooigem

Ooigem Castle

Forest trail by Ooigem Castle

Path Along the River Lys

The Vlas Bridge

De Zavelput Nature Reserve

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