Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Kasteel van Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

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Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Kasteel van Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

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Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal – Kasteel van Bossuit loop from Spiere-Helkijn - Espierres-Helchin

03:29

13.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Bridge in Sint-Denijs, Zwevegem

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The bridge itself isn't much. There are actually two of the same type just a few hundred meters apart. Both cross the Gaverbeek stream, which runs parallel to the Trimaarzate, …

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4.20 km

View of the Flemish Countryside

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85% off road nice walk

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9.32 km

Kortrijk–Bossuit Canal

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Due to a breach in the wall near Ellestraat (approximately halfway along the canal), the canal completely emptied in 1959. The damage was later linked to the digging work of muskrats.
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9.34 km

Vespabar

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The vespabar is open from April to September on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all day. In good weather during the Easter and summer holidays, we are open every day.

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9.75 km

Ruins of the Church of Bossuit

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This is truly a very special place: the ruins of the Sint-Amelberga Church in Bossuit, transformed into a publicly accessible work of art.
It was the British artist Ellen Harvey, …

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10.3 km

Kasteel van Bossuit

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The Castle of Bossuit and the accompanying Orangery are still inhabited by the noble family de Talhouet.

The lordship of Bossuit was a fief from the bishopric of Tournai. The …

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13.0 km

Castle Farmstead

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This monumental "Castle Farm" belonged to Helkijn Castle. It was first mentioned in 1627, though it was smaller than the current structure.
As a fully walled farm, it can already …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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4.71 km

2.16 km

1.78 km

Surfaces