The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Meulebeke

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The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Meulebeke

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The Vlas Bridge – College Bridge loop from Meulebeke

03:00

51.6km

120m

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: September 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.3 km for 138 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.12 km

Ooigem Lock

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The lock of Ooigem was built in the early 1970s and is due for a thorough renovation (2021) so that a smooth service can also be guaranteed in the future.

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11.7 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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12.1 km

Leie River at Beveren-Leie

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Cycle junction 60 along the Leie

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18.5 km

Bossuit–Kortrijk Canal and the River Leie

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The Bossuit - Kortrijk canal connects the Leie and the Scheldt

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18.8 km

Reclining Figure Sculpture by the Canal

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19.0 km

Buda Island

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Between the two branches of the Leie River in Kortrijk lies the lively, hip Buda Island, where you'll find numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops, as well as an entire art …

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19.1 km

College Bridge

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The wavy college bridge leads you to the island - literally and figuratively. Because between the two arms of the Leie in Kortrijk lies the lively, hip Budo Island, where …

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21.5 km

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Forest

27.8 km