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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from De Pinte

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from De Pinte

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from De Pinte

01:31

25.7km

40m

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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Includes a movable bridge

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After 12.3 km for 9 m

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Start point

Train Station

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792 m

F7 Cycling Highway Gent–Deinze

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Cycle highway Ghent - Deinze

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10.5 km

Towpath along the River Leie

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Enjoy cycling along the Leie with a view of the many villas between Astene Sas and Deinze

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12.3 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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12.3 km

The Astense Sas is a picture: a historic drawbridge over the Leie that is still operated manually, a well-preserved lock, plus a ship cafe full of curiosities and ship attributes. See also astene-sas.be
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14.9 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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15.0 km

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

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Visits are possible for a fee, please check the website for event dates.

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The Blue Gate

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In the Ooidonkdreef, a beautiful castle avenue with gnarled lime trees, you step under the Blauwe Poort. In the past the shutters were painted blue, now they are colored red …

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.88 km

5.99 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

10.9 km

1.33 km

904 m

850 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

29°C

14°C

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Towpath along the River Leie – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from De Pinte

F7 Cycling Highway Gent–Deinze

Picnic Table

Towpath along the River Leie

Astene Lock and Drawbridge

Astense Sas

Ooidonk Castle

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

The Blue Gate

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