Drongen is a district of Ghent located on the west side of the Ringvaart. It’s a good opportunity to get in some pastoral running close to town! There are quiet roads past fields and farms, and a path along the section of the Leie river that flows through the area. The Dijkweg is a road that runs along the river south of the train tracks. Although there’s no separate path or shoulder, it’s a relatively quiet road and pleasant for running.
Using the attached Google Map, we suggest creating your own route, weaving around the quiet roads & paths, including some river sections.
Add-On: Drongen can be part of a longer run that includes the Blaarmeersen and Watersportbaan route, as it is just west of this area.
Drongen is a district of Ghent located on the west side of the Ringvaart. It’s a good opportunity to get in some pastoral running close to town! There are quiet roads past fields and farms, and a path along the section of the Leie river that flows through the area. The Dijkweg is a road that runs along the river south of the train tracks. Although there’s no separate path or shoulder, it’s a relatively quiet road and pleasant for running.
Using the attached Google Map, we suggest creating your own route, weaving around the quiet roads & paths, including some river sections.
Add-On: Drongen can be part of a longer run that includes the Blaarmeersen and Watersportbaan route, as it is just west of this area.
A 10 km 'runseeing' tour of Ghent, featuring many of the city's scenic and historical highlights. Much of the old town is a pedestrian zone. Includes a ~2 km jaunt out to Citadel Park, and paths along the water.
One of several enjoyable waterside running options in Ghent. This one follows paths along the Leie River, just south of Old Town. 6 km out and back on each side of the river. Add Blaarmeersen, Watersportbaan, or Coupure for a longer run.
One of the most popular spots to run in Ghent. Great training around the 5k Watersportbaan loop, a man-made lake that's a popular rowing center. Add on the 3k loop around Blaarmeersen Lake, for an 8.7 km run, with good add-on options.
Popular bike bath that's also good for running. Tree-lined, with nice older homes on each side. It's 1.5 km to Groenevalleipark, where a ~1 km loop can be added around pleasant paths. Good add-on options.
Nice opportunity for some gentle trail running in this 220-hectare wetlands area just west of town. Marshy meadows, fields, woodland. There are three marked trails. Can put together a 7-8 km loop.
A great place for some trail running and also a work in progress. Long-term plan is for this area to be 1200 hectares. Several sections are currently open, the most developed of which is Portaal Grand Noble.
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