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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Lovendegem

Towpath Along the Lieve – Cycle path along the Lieve loop from Lovendegem Violierstraat

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Lovendegem

Towpath Along the Lieve – Cycle path along the Lieve loop from Lovendegem Violierstraat

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Towpath Along the Lieve – Cycle path along the Lieve loop from Lovendegem Violierstraat

01:09

20.1km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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8.60 km

Schipdonk Canal Cycle Path

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The canal meanders through the Belgian countryside and offers beautiful views of the surrounding polders and fields. The cycle path along the canal is well maintained and often far removed …

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11.3 km

Towd Teiken

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Nice location, but the timing didn't work out for the stop.

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11.4 km

Beautiful bike path along the Lieve.

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11.7 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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15.2 km

The Lieve Canal

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De Lieve is a historic inland waterway canal that was dug between 1251 and 1269 from Ghent to Damme, originally Aardenburg. The period of prosperity is situated in the 13th …

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15.3 km

Beirtjes Bridge

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The name refers to the trade in Ghent 'beer' or eel with which the fields were fertilized. Ships with eel moored here to deliver their malodorous stuff.

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15.4 km

Cycle Path Along the Lieve Canal

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The Lieve is the oldest canal in Europe. It was dug in the mid-thirteenth century as a connection between Ghent and Damme, in other words as a connection between the …

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18.8 km

Cycle path along the Lieve

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It is wonderful to cycle along the water of the Lieve. Along the way you can enjoy the soft rippling water, the wide views and the typical Flemish countryside.

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.61 km

4.20 km

3.76 km

3.58 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.54 km

378 m

362 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

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