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Leie Meander – The Vlas Bridge loop from Ooigem

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Leie Meander – The Vlas Bridge loop from Ooigem

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Leie Meander – The Vlas Bridge loop from Ooigem

01:14

11.8km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. 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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66 m

War Memorial Ooigem

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This monument, designed by architect Leon De Keyser (Ghent 1879-Ghent 1946), commemorates the inhabitants of Ooigem who died in the First World War. On the left are the names of …

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2.05 km

Leie Meander

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Beautiful viewpoint along the Oude Leieroute

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6.76 km

Munken Bridge

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6.98 km

Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge)

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The new Munken Bridge over the Leie connects Desselgem and Ooigem. Cyclists and pedestrians have a separate bicycle and pedestrian path with a gradient of only 4 percent. 'Munken' refers …

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8.61 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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8.63 km

Colorful Horse Sculpture

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You're a bit surprised to see a rainbow horse 🐎 on the trail - but there are other proud steeds in many beautiful designs along the way.

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10.3 km

Cycle Bridge over the Leie

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Here you can safely cross the Leie by bike.

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11.2 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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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

2.63 km

1.63 km

746 m

400 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

2.98 km

980 m

952 m

632 m

495 m

Elevation

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Sunday 7 June

19°C

12°C

83 %

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Leie Meander – The Vlas Bridge loop from Ooigem

War Memorial Ooigem

Leie Meander

Munken Bridge

Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge)

The Vlas Bridge

Colorful Horse Sculpture

Cycle Bridge over the Leie

Old Leie near Ooigem

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