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Landscape Park De Stationsput – Nelson Mandela Bridge loop from Torhout

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Landscape Park De Stationsput – Nelson Mandela Bridge loop from Torhout

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Landscape Park De Stationsput – Nelson Mandela Bridge loop from Torhout

03:15

53.1km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 25.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Groene 62 Cycle Path

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Old railway bed from Torhout to Ostend, now a beautiful cycle path with some beautiful long gravel sections (unfortunately with now also asphalted sections).

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10.4 km

Did you know that this pond was dug to provide water for steam trains from Torhout to Ostend? It is therefore no coincidence that it is located along the green axis 'Groene 62', a former steam railway route that extends from Torhout to Ostend.

In the spring of 2022, the landscape park was renovated to respond even more to the silent experience of nature. Among other things, a covered rest point for cyclists and natural play elements for children ensure that the park is a perfect stopover while cycling!

In addition, it is also the ideal place to rest, walk or go fishing and of course enjoy nature.

Facilities on the domain:
- public toilet
- natural play elements
- bicycle storage
- picnic area (also covered)

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14.9 km

Moere Station on the Groene 62

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Remnants of Gistel station with now the option for a snack and/or drink, ice cream.

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16.5 km

Ostend Polders

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Between 1584 and 1810, under the pressure of Ostend, the historic polders around Ostend acquired a typical character that distinguishes them from the other coastal polders. In that period, those polders were strongly influenced by Ostend in terms of landscape and the city dominated the area due to its economically more special port function as well as its military function as a fortified city.

At the time, the thirteen polders were grouped into one Craft, the Heerwoutermansambacht, except for the Snaaskerksepolder, which belonged to the Camerlinckxambacht. Historically, the areas are bounded in the south by the Nieuwpoort – Plassendale canal, in the east by the Bredense dike, in the west by the Steense dike and the Schorredijk around the Snaaskerksepolder and in the north by dunes, city and dunes.

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26.8 km

Nelson Mandela Bridge

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The bridge over the Koninginnevijver is an important link in functional bicycle traffic between the neighborhoods and the city center. On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, the bridge was given the name Nelson Mandela Bridge. The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa unveiled the nameplate. The bridge symbolizes the long road to freedom, from one bank to the other, that Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013) preceded us. Mandela: Madiba, freedom fighter, bridge builder, reconciler, human. He spent 27 years in prison, but after his release he reconciled and united white, black and colored South Africans.

Source: oostende.be/maria-hendrikapark

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40.9 km

Groene 62 Railway Path: Ostend to Torhout

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L62 "Groene 62" (23.9 km without interruption incl. Bf. Oostende connection, about 20.4 km on the route): mostly shadow-free and unspectacular by agricultural and marshes on a 3 m wide, initially fine gravel, from Torhout apa tended way. The last part often in the incision with preserved road bridges over it. As usual, many of the stations included and rebuilt. often to restaurants / Fiets-Cafes.

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45.2 km

Groene 62 Gravel Path

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45.4 km

Groene 62 Gravel Path

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Railway line 62 used to be a 22 km long railway between Ostend (Zandvoordestraat) and Torhout (Aartrijksestraat). The goal: to bring Parisians to Ostend quickly. That the seasonal workers could go in the opposite direction to the North of France was a plus. However, the rail connection was closed and the tracks were broken up. Track 62 became the Groene 62, a green, car-free axis for walkers and cyclists. Along the way you enjoy the polders and forests and you come across some nice stops. Finish the tour with a visit to the domain d'Aertrycke and Kasteel Wijnendale. (westtoer.be)

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53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

18.8 km

3.22 km

1.56 km

768 m

166 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

12.7 km

8.88 km

2.20 km

191 m

156 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Landscape Park De Stationsput – Nelson Mandela Bridge loop from Torhout

Groene 62 Cycle Path