Waarschoot

The area between Eeklo, Ghent, and Deinze is characterized by a flat and low-lying cultural landscape that was systematically developed under the rule of the Counts of Flanders. Here, the inhabitants of Ghent established their first connections to the open sea. You pass the Burggravenstroom north of the center and the Lievekanaal south of it. In the 19th century, the diversion canal of the Leie was also constructed. All these waterways, together with the tranquil forest area of the Provincial Dominion Het Leen, create the elements for a varied walk with many viewpoints.
DEPARTURE POINT
You can reach the church of Waarschoot by leaving the E40 at exit 13-Drongen and following the N466 towards Ghent-West. After the Ringvaart, take the right exit to the R4 towards Eeklo. 5 km later, take the N9 towards Eeklo on the left. After 8 km, just behind the Lievebrug, turn right at the traffic light into the center of Waarschoot.
PARKING
At the church.
TYPE OF ROAD
Dirt paths along the Schipdonk canal, concrete paths in Het Leen; elsewhere, low-traffic asphalt roads; twice you cross the heavily trafficked N9.
ACCESSIBILITY
Impossible for strollers and wheelchairs.
INFORMATION
-Tourism Meetjesland: Van Hoorebekeplein 1, 9900 Eeklo, Tel. 09 377 86 00, Fax 09 377 59 54, meetjesland@toerismevlaanderen.be, www.meetjesland.be.
-VVV Eeklo: Gentsesteenweg 80, 9900 Eeklo, Tel. 09 378 12 22, eeklo@toerismevlaanderen.be, www.eeklo.be.
-Provincial Dominion Het Leen: Gentsesteenweg 80, 9900 Eeklo, Tel. 09 376 74 74, Fax 09 376 74 76, het.leen@oost-vlaanderen.be, www.hetleen.be.
FOOD & DRINK
-Restaurant Scalini: Kerkstraat 19, 9950 Waarschoot, Tel. 09 378 16 62, Mon. closed.
-Cafeteria Provincial Dominion Het Leen: Tue. closed.
-Gastronomic Restaurant Estate Den Oker: Stoktevijver 36, 9932 Zomergem-Ronsele, Tel. 09 372 40 76, www.culibel.be/landgoed.den.oker.htm, Sun.-Mon. closed, specialty coffee with 5 desserts (5.00 EUR).
-Restaurant-Tea House St.-Maurushoeve, Bosstraat 1, 9930 Zomergem-Beke, Tel. 09 372 02 71, sintmaurushoeve@pandora.be, open Wed.-Sun. 11:45 AM-10:00 PM.