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Wachtebeke

Stekense Canal – Towpath Along the Moervaart loop from Wachtebeke

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Wachtebeke

Stekense Canal – Towpath Along the Moervaart loop from Wachtebeke

Moderate

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Stekense Canal – Towpath Along the Moervaart loop from Wachtebeke

02:54

48.6km

10m

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: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.0 km for 151 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Vapeur Bridge and Water Tower on the Moervaart

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The Vapeurbrug was built as part of the railway connection between Lokeren and Zelzate. This lift bridge was mainly used intensively by industrial train traffic to the former sugar factory, …

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17.7 km

A path to find peace and leave all your twists behind in the Moervaart.
The Moervaart connects the Canal from Ghent to Terneuzen and the Durme. Today the canal has …

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3

18.5 km

Stekense Canal

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Cycling along the Stekene vaart is a must. It is usually fairly quiet and nature always offers surprising images.

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4

25.6 km

A historic location where steam trains on the Aalst - Lokeren - Zelzate line thundered over from 1867. This bridge over the Moervaart was blown up twice by retreating armies. …

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5

29.9 km

Bridge over the Zuidlede

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This bridge ensures that you can cross the Zuidlede dry-shod. Be aware that the road surface can be dangerously slippery in wet weather. Tip: cross this curved bridge with some caution.

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36.1 km

Krekelbos

Forest

43.0 km

Moervaartvallei

Nature Reserve

8

44.8 km

Old Moervaart

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A worn path with many bumps along an extension of the Moervaart. A very nice view. Further on, the cycle path is paved and easily accessible.

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9

45.2 km

Towpath Along the Moervaart

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Nice path between the trees and next to the water. The road surface needs to be replaced (they are also doing maintenance at the moment) but it is passable

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47.5 km

Towpath Along the Moervaart

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Part gravel, part double concrete strip. One of the most beautiful towpaths in the region.

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48.4 km

Langelede

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48.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.9 km

12.9 km

8.41 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

32.8 km

8.01 km

3.52 km

2.93 km

772 m

653 m

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Saturday 25 July

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September 18, 2024,Tussen Moervaart en Zuidlede fietsroute
One of the most beautiful bike rides I have made in the past year. 5 star tour for nature lovers!

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Beautiful cycle route, partly via junctions, along quiet rural roads. There are a few bistros along the way to get some energy.

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