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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ezelpoort (Donkey Gate) loop from Varsenare

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ezelpoort (Donkey Gate) loop from Varsenare

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Bruges–Ostend Canal – Ezelpoort (Donkey Gate) loop from Varsenare

02:41

45.2km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Waypoints

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162 m

Cozmix Observatory and Beisbroek Nature Center

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In Beisbroek Castle from the 19th century you will not only encounter natural history(s), you can experience fauna and flora interactively, but also stars and planets up close. At the …

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21.1 km

Paddegat

Nature Reserve

3

26.9 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal Waterfront

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4

27.0 km

Vaartdijk Bridge

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Bridge between the waterways - nice cafe on the northern side

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5

28.4 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

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This canal path is not boring. It is not only dead straight but also meanders in small curves.
Trees to the right and left give this canal a park-like character.

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6

29.2 km

Oostende-Brugge Canal Path

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The return journey from Ostend along the canal is a dream. Shade, top-quality asphalt.

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35.7 km

Handelsdok

Lake

8

36.8 km

Ezelpoort (Donkey Gate)

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It's a fun way to get to the city center. The Ezelstraat has many nice little shops and restaurants. You will also find a number of hostels for a low …

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9

43.9 km

Gravel Path through Biesbroek Estate

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Beautiful, smooth cycling gravel path. Enjoy cycling!

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10

44.8 km

Beisbroek Forest

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Not for racing bikes though, this is not tarmac

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45.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

13.3 km

5.10 km

3.14 km

108 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

12.6 km

2.27 km

2.00 km

1.24 km

1.24 km

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Saturday 11 July

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