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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Deinze

Astene Lock and Drawbridge – Ooidonk Castle loop from Deinze

Routes
Road cycling routes
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Deinze

Astene Lock and Drawbridge – Ooidonk Castle loop from Deinze

Moderate

4.5

(4)

198

riders

Astene Lock and Drawbridge – Ooidonk Castle loop from Deinze

02:46

47.6km

80m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.4 km for 73 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.42 km

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

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

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2

3.85 km

Rest Area With View of the Leie

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Can be used as a modest picnic spot

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3

6.05 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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13.4 km

Latemse Meersen

Nature Reserve

5

16.0 km

Latem Windmill

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Wooden corn windmill, the only remaining one of the East Flemish Lys region, located on the mill coulter east of the church. First mention from 1373 and oldest lease from …

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6

23.5 km

Afsnee Ferry

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The ferry service's landing stage is located along Dijkweg in Afsnee, near the St. John the Baptist Church on the right bank.

Operating hours:

In May, June, July, August, and September, 7 days a week.

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7

23.5 km

Afsnee Ferry

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Of the 16 bicycle and pedestrian ferries in Flanders, 2 are located on the Leie in Drongen. This is because there is no fixed connection of the banks of the …

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24.2 km

De Assels

Nature Reserve

26.3 km

Noordelijke Leie

Lake

10

32.8 km

Baarle Ferry

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Free ferry to Drongen-Baarle.
The Baarleveer can carry fourteen pedestrians or seven cyclists at a time. It is also wheelchair accessible.
The ferry operates during peak season (Easter holidays and …

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11

45.6 km

Kromme Brug, Deinze

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The Kromme Brug is a concrete girder bridge over the Schipdonk Canal in Deinze. The bridge was named for its shape. Due to its specific shape, the bridge is popularly nicknamed Banana Bridge.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.7 km

13.1 km

8.59 km

5.19 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

14.3 km

3.73 km

3.47 km

2.93 km

117 m

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