Tour of Aalter

Your cycling tour starts at junction 4. You cycle past De Kraenepoel at Bellem. This 22 hectare pond with surrounding forests is the last of the dozens of ponds that dotted the vast heathland between Aalter and Bruges in the Middle Ages. The pool was created in the 13th century by excavating field stones and peat extraction. The pits that remained were used to breed fish. The ride takes you north of Aalter along the Ghent-Bruges canal. Around Aalter you can enjoy a lot of natural beauty, heathland and pine forests. The city is located in the Meetjesland region, in the northwest of the province of East Flanders. The area has been designated a Flemish Regional Landscape. In addition to forests and extensive agricultural land, you will also find polders, creeks and canals. A wonderful area to explore by bike.