In bici da Ledeberg a Destelbergen

Spin out from Ledeberg, a lively district just southeast of Ghent’s center (think buzzing Ledebergplein and weekly markets), and point your wheels east toward Destelbergen. The ride is short and sweet at about 7.5 km and basically pancake-flat (under 10 m of elevation change), so it’s great for an easy spin.

You’ll mostly cruise on smooth asphalt, sticking to quiet streets and dedicated cycleways for nearly the whole route. Pick up the riverside paths by the Scheldt near Keizerpark and keep following the water east, threading through green pockets and calm neighborhoods with minimal traffic.

Rolling into Destelbergen, you’re right by nature: the Damvallei reserve is on your doorstep if you fancy an extra loop for birdwatching and reed‑fringed ponds. Grab a coffee in the village center or park the bike and stretch your legs along the old Scheldt meanders. All paved, stress-free, and made for cruising.