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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

02:13

8.78km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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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

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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4.10 km

Ooigem-Leie Canal Marina

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Marina with 14 moorings for pleasure boats and a clubhouse, Fleure De Lys, which is accessible to everyone for a bite to eat and/or a drink with a view.
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4.37 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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4.60 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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4.84 km

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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6.60 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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7.11 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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8.78 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.12 km

1.22 km

474 m

176 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

2.56 km

1.10 km

472 m

393 m

285 m

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Saturday 7 November

9°C

5°C

14 %

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