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Moervaart Towpath – Stekense Canal loop from De Eenbes

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Moervaart Towpath – Stekense Canal loop from De Eenbes

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Moervaart Towpath – Stekense Canal loop from De Eenbes

02:57

46.2km

40m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 13.4 km for 13 m

After 36.2 km for 13 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Moervaart Towpath

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

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3.22 km

The Moervaart, a southern branch of the Durme, was straightened in 1531 and provided with several bridges. Moervaart, Zuidlede (already straightened in 1379) and other waterways in the Moervaart Depression were important, among other things, for the transport of peat and firewood to Ghent. The exploitation of the peat and peat soils was one of the main economic activities in Moerbeke in the Middle Ages.

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4.59 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, which was located on the other side of the Moervaart. The vapor bridge is now recognized as a heritage site and is a reminder of Moerbeke's sugar factory and industrial past. The name refers to the steam trains that ran on the railway line 77A for almost 100 years. Next to the bridge were the water boilers to supply the steam trains
The water tower next to the bridge was built in 1879 as part of the domain of the Lippens castle. (info website Routen)

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16.2 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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17.6 km

Stekense vaart

Lake

20.0 km

Molenbeek Riverside Path

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Lovely cycle path along the waterfront of the Molenbeek

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29.6 km

Fondatie van Boudelo

Nature Reserve

31.1 km

Frans Coppens Bridge

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The pumping station at the Frans Coppens Bridge serves to pump excess water from the lower surrounding area into the canal.

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40.6 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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46.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

17.5 km

5.45 km

4.73 km

728 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

9.68 km

7.78 km

3.70 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Moervaart Towpath – Stekense Canal loop from De Eenbes

Moervaart Towpath

Terwest Bridge, Moerbeke

Vapeur Bridge and Water Tower on the Moervaart

Stekense Canal

Molenbeek Riverside Path

Frans Coppens Bridge

Bridge over the Zuidlede

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