Walking is good for you. For a pleasant route, you do not need to drive to the coast or the Ardennes. In and around Ghent you can find more than enough great walking spots. Mapped-out walks, nature reserves, parks or even beguinages: you can choose where you want to stretch your legs.
Inspiration
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Beguinages in Ghent
Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets
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Ghent in autumn? That’s the city at its best
Discover what makes Ghent the perfect destination in autumn
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Ghent on foot: a great idea!
Kilometers under your belt
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Outdoor activities in Ghent
Venture into nature or the city
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Parks in Ghent
A breath of fresh air
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Street art in Ghent
Crazy about street art? Do the Ghent city walk!
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The churches of Ghent
Towers that have witnessed history
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Tourist signposts for pedestrians
Visiting Ghent's tourist highlights on foot
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Walk local
Let’s walk a mile in our shoes?
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Walking in nature: tips
Walks in nature in and around Ghent
Point of Interest
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A city of art
A route with mysterious and artistic highlights
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A green walk from station to station
10,000 steps from green space to green space
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A visit to the old Ghent Docks
A walk along Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and Voorhaven
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Accessible walking tour
A city tour with extra eyes or ears
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Art in public space
A characterful selection of works of art
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Bierolade
Guided tour for chocolate and beer lovers
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Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park
Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centre
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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
The natural habitat for nature lovers!
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Campo Santo, an artistic cemetery
The ‘Père Lachaise’ of Ghent on a hilltop
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Captain Zeppos park
Modern maritime themed park
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Citadelpark
Largest green lung between the Scheldt and Lys
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Coin Route
In the footsteps of medieval merchants
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Coupure
Historical waterway between Ghent and Bruges
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Discover Ghent's surprising graffiti paradises
Surprisingly colourful 'tags' and 'pieces'
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Eco Tours Mixua
Eco Tour in Ghent
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Explore Ghent’s old and new docks
Walk in the former dock area
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From electricity to street art
A walk along colourful outdoor electrical enclosures
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Genius Gent
‘Genius’ guided tours in dynamic Ghent
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Gent on wheels
A tourist route for wheelchair-bound visitors
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Gentbrugse Meersen
Relax or exercise in nature, adventure guaranteed!
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Ghent city walk: quirky charm
Ghent city walk - children welcome
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Ghent street art for youngsters
Child-friendly walk along colourful graffiti
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Ghent University Botanical Garden
Place for research, inspiration and rest
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Ghent: paradise for fans of second-hand and vintage items
A walk along shops full of preloved items
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GhentCityGuide
Guided theme-based walks
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Ghent’s station district and the Millionaires’ Quarter:
From Belle Epoque to the Interwar period
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Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
A haven of peace, away from the bustling city
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Historical City Centre
Enchantingly medieval and casually trendy
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In the footsteps of Jan and Hubert Van Eyck
A walk with fun activities for kids
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Individual guides
Discover Ghent with your personal guide