Kayak/Canoe

The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Flanders (Belgium)

311 trails

(6)
Show map

  • Belgium 2020-05-06 - Packraft Leie

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Drongen, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    with Evert Vandenberghe
    Distance
    6.56nm
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    27

    One day after our first post-lockdown paddling trip, Evert and I again meet up. We are experiencing another gorgeous day, and the plan is to take advantage of it making a loop joining some branches of the river Leie, in ...

  • Belgium 2017-11-01 - Packraft Dommel

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Broeseind, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    16.36nm
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    26

    The Dommel is a small river that has its source in Belgium and flows into the river Meuse in the Netherlands. The section between Neerpelt (B) and Valkenswaard (NL) meanders nicely through a largely untouched landscape a...

  • kayak tour kleine nete

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Emblem, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    samdebruyne
    with JitseV
    Distance
    12.68nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26

    first bit at the Nete channel is without any current so it can be a bit hard. on the Albert channel there is also no current but the passing boats make it a bit challenging with the waves and all that. On the small Net...

  • Belgium 2020-06-25 - Kayak Leie

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Kapelplaats, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    7.16nm
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    26

    Two days after my previous after-work solo kayaking trip on the river Leie, I again take to the water and paddle 12 km from the public jetty of Sint-Martens-Latem to the entrance to the Bourgoyen nature reserve, on the o...

  • Search by Passing Area

    Find trails starting or passing through your selected areas.

    Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
    Search by Passing Area Search by Passing Area

  • Belgium 2021-07-18 - Packraft Damme-Sluis

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Damme, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    14.99nm
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    25

    One of the good things about packrafting in Flanders, is that natural scenery, physical exercise, a little bit of adventure and especially also culture often go hand in hand. This again becomes apparent during a 28 km pa...

  • Belgium 2020-03-22 - Packraft Parkbos Gent

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Hooglatem, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    3.47nm
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    25

    Due to the corona pandemic wreaking havoc in Belgium (just like anywhere else in Europe), possibilities for outdoor activities are limited. I hence make another packraft trip on the Nazarethbeek, Rosdambeek and Duivebeek...

  • Belgium 2019-10-20 - Packraft Dijle

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Korbeek-Dijle, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    7.98nm
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    25

    On a dark and gloomy mid-October Sunday I meet up with Evert and Glen in Leuven. Originally, the plan was to packraft the Dijle river from the language border until Wilsele, but as the weather forecast is far from good, ...

  • Belgium 2018-06-03 - Packraft Zuidlede / Moervaart

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Stenenbrug, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    12.48nm
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    24

    Zuidlede is a 15 km creek that flows through a largely unspoiled pastoral and forested landscape in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. In fact, Zuidlede is the original upper section of the Durme river. Around 1300 ...

  • Belgium 2020-08-09 - Packraft Zuidlede

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Stenenbrug, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    11.52nm
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    23

    In the middle of this year’s big summer heat wave, I make a ~20 km solo packrafting trip on Zuidlede and Moervaart. I put in around 10 am at Stenenbrug and paddle east towards Eksaarde. Given the tropical weather cond...

  • Belgium 2018-05-08 - Packraft Oude Leie

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Leihoek, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    4.64nm
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    23

    On a warm evening after work I head to the nearby Oude Leie in Astene (Deinze) for a “sundowner” packrafting cruise. The Oude Leie is a 4.7 km meander that got separated from the main river in 1861/62. Since then it h...

  • Belgium 2019-08-04 - Packraft Leie

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Astene, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    11.22nm
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    23

    21 km of paddling on the river Leie, from Astene via Sint-Martens-Latem, Drongen and Sint-Denijs-Westrem to the marina at the other side of the Ringvaart. Departure at 9:30 am and arrival at 3:30 pm. No noticeable curren...

  • Belgium 2021-06-09 - Packraft Leie

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Deurle, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    8.22nm
    Elevation +
    43f
    TrailRank
    22

    Instant holiday vibes during another packrafting trip on the scenic and meandering river Leie, on a sunny and warm day in June. I leave home on foot, pass the small nature reserve of Westerplas, and put in at Leiepark...

  • Belgium 2021-01-24 - Packraft Poekebeek

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Pietakker, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    8.04nm
    Elevation +
    194f
    TrailRank
    22

    As we discovered last winter, Poekebeek is an excellent option for a little packrafting adventure close to home, especially during periods of high water. Hence, this is where Evert and I decide to go for our first packra...

  • Belgium 2020-06-07 - Packraft Dender

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Schendelbeke, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    with Evert Vandenberghe
    Distance
    10.25nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    22

    A scenic 10 km packrafting trip on the river Dender from Schendelbeke (Geraardsbergen) to Pollare (Ninove). Evert and I meet up somewhat after 10 am in Pollare in order to drop off our bikes at the take out location. ...

  • Belgium 2023-01-15 - Packraft Poekebeek

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Pietakker, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    8.02nm
    Elevation +
    82f
    TrailRank
    22

    After abundant rains leading to local flooding in the valley of Poekebeek, the time has again come to embark on a descent of this watercourse from Ruiselede to Nevele. In 2020, we were likely the first ever to attempt th...

  • Belgium 2022-08-21 - Packraft IJzer / Lovaart

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Roesbrugge-Haringe, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    15.42nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    22

    Packrafting from Roesbrugge to Lo in the very west of the country. I first paddle the river IJzer from Roesbrugge to the locks in Fintele via Stavele and Elzendamme, and then do a short portage to the Lovaart canal, whic...

  • Belgium 2020-05-24 - Packraft Appels

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Bookmolenstraat, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    7.07nm
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    22

    A 10.5 km afternoon packrafting trip with Tom, exploring the brooks and meadows north of Appels (Dendermonde). The area consists of a maze of small waterways (of which Meerdamsloot is the most sizeable) and borders th...

  • Belgium 2020-02-15 - Packraft Oude Kale

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Heiste, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    3.96nm
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    22

    Historically, Poekebeek and Oude Kale were part of the same water course, but nowadays they are separated by the Schipdonk canal. Whereas Poekebeek has remained relatively fast-flowing, Oude Kale has no noticeable curren...

  • Belgium 2018-11-02 - Packraft Dommel

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Broeseind, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    18.05nm
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    22

    On All Souls’ Day I make another packrafting trip on the scenic Dommel river from Neerpelt (B) to Valkenswaard (NL). In fact, I did the same trip almost exactly one year ago, i.e. on All Saints’ Day 2017. Similarly to...

  • Belgium 2018-05-21 - Packraft Gent

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Ganzendries, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    7.61nm
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    22

    On Whit Monday I make a 14 km trip by packraft in and around the historical center of Ghent. I paddle parts of the Leie, Lieve, Ketelvaart, Schelde and Coupure waterways and pass by sights such as Graslei, Gravensteen, R...

  • Belgium 2022-08-28 - Packraft Moervaart / Zuidlede

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Terwest, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    9.89nm
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    22

    Packrafting the western half of the “Waasland loop” with Tom on a fine late-August Sunday. We start at 9 am at Terwest bridge and paddle Moervaart in the direction of Mendonk accompanied by a nice tailwind. Before reachi...

  • Belgium 2022-04-24 - Packraft Mandel

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Kalberg, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    9.76nm
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    21

    The river Mandel is a tributary of the river Leie that is relatively unknown to the larger public. In January 2021, Evert and I had a first go at it when we descended the river by packraft from the confluence with Oude M...

  • Belgium 2021-01-31 - Packraft Oude Mandelbeek

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Grammene, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    Distance
    6.64nm
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    21

    Oude Mandelbeek is a tiny forgotten watercourse that has a bizarre feature: both of its extremities flow into the river Leie. The reason this is possible is because the northern and southern sections of the creek flow in...

  • Belgium 2020-03-07 - Packraft Poekebeek

    Kayak\/Canoe
    Save to a List
    near Ruiselede, Flanders (Belgique)
    Author
    Filip H.A. Claeys
    with Evert Vandenberghe
    Distance
    6.69nm
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    21

    Several weeks of wet and stormy weather, and widespread (albeit non-critical) flooding is the logical consequence... Evert and I decide to have another go at Poekebeek, and this time the goal is to start paddling as much...

Advanced Filters

Filter by recording month or date. Find trails only from people you are following.

Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
Advanced Filters Advanced Filters

Places in Flanders


Activities in Flanders