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Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge) – M108 Howitzer by the Leie loop from Olsene

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Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge) – M108 Howitzer by the Leie loop from Olsene

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Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge) – M108 Howitzer by the Leie loop from Olsene

01:19

23.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.03 km

Cycling Along the Leie River (Oeselgem)

Highlight • River

Real relaxation and beautiful in summer, autumn, spring and winter.

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2

11.6 km

Munkenbrug

Highlight • Bridge

Before there was any bridge, there was a ferry service that crossed the Leie between Ooigem Castle and Munkenhof.
The original first Leie bridge on the border of Desselgem and …

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3

11.6 km

Munken Bridge (Leie Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The new Munken Bridge over the Leie connects Desselgem and Ooigem. Cyclists and pedestrians have a separate bicycle and pedestrian path with a gradient of only 4 percent. 'Munken' refers …

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4

11.6 km

Munkenbrug Memorial: M108 Howitzer

Highlight • Monument

The monument on the Munkenbrug recalls the Battle of the Lys in May 1940. In 1997, the turret of an M109 Howitzer was donated by the 6th Artillery of Soest …

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5

11.7 km

M108 Howitzer by the Leie

Highlight • Monument

This war memorial, a M108 Howitzer, commemorates the fallen soldiers who died during the Battle of the Leie. (24 - 26 May 1940, WW2). The first superstructure, M109 Howitzer, was …

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6

11.7 km

Munkenbrug and Battle of the Leie Memorial, Waregem-Desselgem

Highlight • Historical Site

7

12.1 km

Munken

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8

12.7 km

Ooigem Lock and Marina

Highlight • Structure

winding piece with not always a clear view of what lurks around the corner

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B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

2.06 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

21.8 km

1.33 km

155 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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