From the Flemish Ardennes to the Lys and back

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The first 35 km was a hilly landscape with stunning views! Through Wortegem-Petegem and Elsegem, I cycle up to the Scheldt.

In Elsegem, you encounter several nice terraces. Along the Scheldt, in Melden, there is a very large golf course. A bit before Oudenaarde, the route leads me back inland.

In Petegem on the Scheldt, I was surprised to see 10 storks in a meadow. For a brief moment, I imagined myself in the Vosges😊. After Wannegem-Lede, the last hill passed, I quickly arrive in the beautiful Leie region, with the highlight being the lock of Astene (a very nice terrace there) and the crossing of an old arm of the Leie with a boat that I could operate myself.

I continue cycling through Deinze and then follow a bit further the Leie from Olsene to Oeselgem. Along the way, there is a raspberry picking garden with a nice terrace to be found.

After this, I cycle through the neighborhoods of Waregem back to Nokere where, with a final climb, I reach the car. A very varied, beautiful bike ride!

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