The best running trails around Gistel

really old place, and a place of rest

blissfully quiet cycling! Off the beaten track :)

Beautiful piece of nature in Eernegem. Small, but nice.

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)

The Oostmolen site is located on the eastern edge of the city center of Gist. Due to its dual function as a grain and oil mill, the Oostmolen must be regarded as a unique example among the post mills. The blade cross is not only a driving source for the two pairs of grinding stones in the rotating mill housing, but also for the oil mill in the stamping shed. The mill was already mentioned in 1302. Initially it was a ban mill, as every tenth shovel of grain had to be given to the Lord of Gistel. The mill is depicted on the map of Jacob Van Deventer (ca. 1659-1573) and on the Sanderus engraving (1641). The current mill building dates from the 18th century and is on the Ferraris map (1770-1778). The Oostmolen was a typical Flemish post mill that was originally placed on brick slabs. In 1841 it was placed on a tower block by Karel Peel Keckaert to turn it into an oil mill or stomping ground. In 1933, the blades were covered by owner and molinologist Alfred Ronse, one of the first mills in West Flanders. In 1971 the Ronse family donated the mill to the city of Gistel. After a fire in 1979, the mill was completely rebuilt between 1979 and 1982 by Guido and Herman Peel under the supervision of engineer-architect Walter Snauwaert. The inauguration of the restored grain and oil mill took place on May 19, 1984. In June 1999, a wooden rod broke off. Between 2005 and 2007, the Dutch company Adriaens Molenbouw carried out a grinding restoration.

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. The ideal place to rest, walk, fish and of course enjoy nature. The children can enjoy themselves

This pond was dug to provide water for steam trains. It is therefore no coincidence that it is located along the 'Green 62', a former railway that in the 19th century brought wealthy Parisians to Ostend by 'express train' via Armentières, Ypres and Torhout. Sources: https://www.ichtegem.be/wandelen & https://www.oostende.be/de-groene-62

Cycling and walking between Torhout and Ostend This green axis connects Ostend (Konterdamkaai) with Torhout (Aartrijksestraat). With its 22 km, this old railway is the longest of all green axes. From the coast it successively cuts through the medieval polders, the historic polders, the sand ridge of Gistel, Moere-Nieuwland, the plain around Eernegem and the Wijnendale plateau. Not only the landscape but also the flora provides a beautiful variety. Some railway infrastructure was preserved along the way: the Moere station, the station well in Eernegem, the excavations and bridges in Wijnendale, the elevated railway beds through the Ostend creeks..., completely traffic-free, making it an ideal cycling route. Source: https://www.west-vlaanderen.be/vrij-tijd-en-toerisme/groene-assen/groene-62-22-km