This is a 7 km shorter version of the original route you will find here. The shortening consists of the deletion of a last local loop in the Lippensgoed-Bulskampveld. The off-road section remains intact.
With this ride we aim to do as much single track in the area as possible. We combine the MTB track of Kampveld with the technical part along the canal, and the green loop MTB of Ruiselede with its MTB track in the Vagevuurbossen . Attention: there are a few deviations on the green loop. Anyone who simply follows the green loop will also end up.
On the part from Sint-Joris to the marina of Beernem (km 23.5) we deviate from the path and dive down at the industrial park to take the technical part along the banks of the canal. This is not included in the route because this path is not part of the map.
Start at the parking lot behind the church of Hertsberge. It is also possible to start at parking Het Aanwijs (km 30). The latter is certainly a good idea if you want an easier paved part about halfway, instead of this being fairly early (part between the pillory and the canal).
We drive to a new path (2023) that connects Hertsberge directly with the Kampveld. You can spot deer here. We arrive at the MTB track of Oostkamp, 4 km single track.
Continue along the Oostkamp pillory (not visible from the road), over the E40 and under the railway line to the canal. Along the canal there is a piece of single track of about 1 km to the left at the old barracks. A little further on we cross the canal via the bicycle and pedestrian bridge. Immediately we dive down to ride 3 km of single track along the canal to Sint-Joris.
We now return along the old canal "Miseriebocht" and dive down in the second part to wind along the bank for 1 km of single track between the trees. At the beginning of the marina we turn left to get back on the E40 via a park (we are in Turkey, really!) and the station of Beernem (get off!) We now turn left to do a piece of technical single track of 0.5 km . This is already the green loop but for the next 2 km we do it mainly in the opposite direction.
We dive into the purgatory woods where about 3 km of single track awaits us. We are now on the green loop that we largely follow to our starting point. We deviate from doing a few extra single tracks. We pass the ship's well where sailors used to receive training ... Via a detour along De Zande we do another 1 km of single-track.
Through the Sint-Pietersveld we arrive at the broadcasting masts of De Radio. Attention, on the Bruggesteenweg in Ruiselede we turn left into a footpath across a trimmed lawn to the Gulk Putten cemetery . This seems to be a private domain , but it is indeed a public path (see the sign that indicates the walking path).
A few kilometers further we deviate from the green loop that turns left into Predikherenstraat. we go diagonally straight ahead to take 1 km of single-track to Wildenburg where we are again on the green loop. This brings us to the Vorseponds where a piece of Single-track of 0.7 km awaits us.
We are now in the woods of Hertsberge and deviate again from the green loop to take a 0.5 km section of singletrack with us. We are now only a few hundred meters from the starting place and instead of knitting another 7.5 km loop we go to the starting place.
Possible stops:
Boathouse: 17 km one way (Beernem marina - continue at Beernem bicycle bridge)
De Kijkuit outdoor sport: 18 km (across the Beernem marina)
De Brug: 21 km (Brug Sint-Joris - closed 12.30 pm - 4 pm)
Boat house: 24 km back (continue at marina Beernem)
The seventh heaven: 25 km (Beernem station)
Brasserie De Radio: 37 km
Blauwhuis: 43 km (turn right Wildenburg)
Be sure to also consult the information about the sights once you are there . They explain what you get to see!
08/2023
Source: Willem Vandenameele
Difficulty level: Medium (53/100)
Length: 48.1 km
Duration: 02h40
Total ascent: 195 m
Maximal slope: 2.8 %
Average slope: 0.4 %
Net ascent: 1 m
Total descent: 194 m
Difficulty level according to the author: 6/10
Paved roads: 24.6 km (51 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Bike paths: 24.4 km (51 %)
Car free roads: 19.7 km (41 %)
Noise pollution
Amount of traffic
Natural area
Urban area
Water rich area
The sky lights up under the fireworks above the St. John's Church in Hertsberge .
Willem VandenameeleThe Sint-Janskerk or St-Joannes Evangelistkerk is located in the Wingensestraat in Hertsberge.
Willem VandenameeleThis monument stands in front of the church in Hertsberge. It commemorates the victims of both …
Willem VandenameeleWillem VandenameeleThe original pillory of the seigniory of Nieuwenhove is located in a private forest (purchased by …
Willem VandenameeleThe Capybara hiking trail runs from the boat house in Beernem (near the pleasure harbour) to the …
Willem VandenameeleThe Capybara hiking trail runs from the boat house in Beernem (near the pleasure harbour) to the …
Willem VandenameeleThe Capybara hiking trail runs from the boat house in Beernem (near the pleasure harbour) to the …
Willem VandenameeleThis pedestrian and cyclist bridge connects the two banks of the canal. It is an ideal final piece …
Willem VandenameeleThis bench is located at the motorhome park near the pleasure marina of Beernem. It is wedged …
Willem VandenameeleThis camper place is located near the pleasure marina of Beernem. It is wedged between the cycle …
Willem VandenameeleThis sofa is located at the pleasure marina of Beernem.
Willem VandenameeleHerberg Kijkuit in Beernem is with its slogan "Enjoy nature actively!" above all a place of …
Willem VandenameeleMonja Duponcheel colors the entrance to the Bulskampveld (Beernem) provincial domain with a mural …
Willem VandenameeleThe Aanwijs car park was built in the 1970s and chosen by the partners of the Bulskampveld …
Willem VandenameeleContrary to what the ominous name might suggest, this forest area is an earthly paradise for …
Willem VandenameeleContrary to what the ominous name might suggest, this forest area is an earthly paradise for …
Willem VandenameeleContrary to what the ominous name might suggest, this forest area is an earthly paradise for …
Willem VandenameeleThis house martin provides an extra nesting location for the house martin .
Willem VandenameeleThese are the original buildings of the "auxiliary asylum" that was founded under the management …
Willem VandenameeleAccording to Article 5 of the law of April 3, 1848, the reform schools had to ensure that young …
Willem VandenameeleThis picnic area is located at the pond in the Sint-Pietersveld near the so-called ship's pit …
Willem VandenameeleThe Sint-Pietersveld was originally a piece of wasteland or wastine.
Willem VandenameeleThis is one of the anchor blocks of the original "towers" of the antenna park with 8 masts of 284 …
Willem VandenameeleThe small cemetery on the border of Ruiselede and Wingene, which was inaugurated in 1854 as the …
Willem VandenameeleAt the end of the path in the cemetery in Sint-Pietersveld, on a height, there is a Calvary in a …
Willem VandenameelePreviously, there was an Our Lady statue on a pole here. A stone chapel was erected around 1776 .
Willem VandenameeleBrasserie De Radio is a brasserie and tearoom .
Willem VandenameeleThe management of Telegraphy, then RTT (Regie van Telefonie en Teleografie ), bought an 80 hectare …
Willem VandenameeleThese eight homes, built according to a mirror image scheme , are located on the Predikherenstraat …
Willem VandenameeleBetween Beernem and Ruiselede, the four high masts of the Wingene Transmitter Station are a …
Willem VandenameeleThis picnic area is located at the corner of the Lammerdam which takes us to the Gulke Wells.
Willem VandenameeleThis small chapel hangs against the facade of 't Beenhouwerietje .
Willem VandenameeleThe Wildenburg cemetery was given a contemporary look in 2024.
Willem VandenameelePeople would have liked to have a cemetery around the church next to the old castle 't Blauwhuis .
Willem VandenameeleIn order to put Wildenburg's strong assets on the tourist-recreational map, a new path ("optgemakpa…
Willem VandenameeleIn order to reduce the flood risk in the Vorsevijvers, works were carried out on the Blauwhuisbeek
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