The Loan bicycle route
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26.7 km • Eeklo
official route
1.4140 4 3.5/5
Addresse starting point (approximate)
Gentsesteenweg 80, 9900 Eeklo
signage
The route is fully signposted with nodes.
Description
Accessible bicycle route in the Meetjesland:
- From provincial domain Het Leen we cycle towards Schipdonkkanaal and so to the Lieve, the oldest canal in Flanders, with a detour past the Lembeek Woods.
- Forest infrastructure Het Leen: Once a military domain, today a cycling and walking forest with paved paths.
PLUS POINTS
- Most paths are sufficiently wide, paved and in good condition.
- There are several benches, the surface is not paved everywhere.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- After the starting point you have to cross the busy N9.
- At junction 24 there is a stretch of cobblestone road.
- Between nodes 24 and 30 there is a stretch of narrowed and bad road surface.
TheLeen bicycle routeis offered byRouten, an initiative of Tourism East Flanders.
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nodes to follow
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1.2 km
1.7 km
2.5 km
3.3 km
6.7 km
7.6 km
10.6 km
12.1 km
13.9 km
15 km
17.8 km
17.9 km
19.1 km
22.1 km
23.5 km
24.4 km
26.6 km
Thursday, April 8, 2021 by F.D.Agree with previous review. Especially the route between nodes 11-24-60-30 would be better replaced (boring and ugly brick road with cars racing by).
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Monday, August 17, 2020 by Ivan PrengelsOpinions differ. Personally, I found this to be anything but a fun or beautiful route as I am not a fan of endless right-of-way, which is common here. I also didn't really like the surroundings.
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Saturday, August 15, 2020 by Philippe LannooBeautiful and easy route.
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Saturday, August 8, 2020 by U.T.very nice route
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