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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

02:57

68.7km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.61 km for 107 m

After 23.0 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.67 km

Romeins Archeologisch Museum

Archaeological Site

13.2 km

Artwork 'Dancing Waves'

Highlight • Monument

Dancing Waves by artist Patrick Steen.
The monumental statue of 5m high was solemnly installed on 20-06-2008 on the Zeedijk at the Kursaal.

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23.1 km

Geuzenbos

Forest

30.7 km

Oudenburg Lock

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Here you can watch the ships at the locks

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31.1 km

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

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Cycling quietly without cars along the water.

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31.4 km

Vaartdijk Zuid

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice trail for cycling

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37.2 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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37.7 km

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful path along water very pleasant in summer

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39.7 km

Kwetshage

Nature Reserve

41.0 km

Vaartdijk Zuid / Steenkaai Cycle Path (Brugge – Nieuwege)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great example of Belgian bike paths. In good condition and consistently flat, it is popular with every Flandrischer racing cyclist.

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48.3 km

Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

If you ever cycle from Sint-Andries through the Smedenpoort to the centre of Bruges, look back as you leave the gate. A green skull is grinning at you.

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58.3 km

Foreestbos

Forest

68.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

22.2 km

4.13 km

315 m

189 m

172 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

20.9 km

3.05 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

17°C

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path loop from Ettelgem

Artwork 'Dancing Waves'

Oudenburg Lock

Towpath Along the Canal Towards Ostend

Vaartdijk Zuid

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Ghent–Ostend Canal Cycle Path

Vaartdijk Zuid / Steenkaai Cycle Path (Brugge – Nieuwege)

Smedenpoort (Blacksmiths' Gate)

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