E-bike route around the Gulden Sporenslag and through the Leistreek

This electric bike route takes you along one of the most famous elements of the Canon of Flanders : the Greeningekouter with its Golden Spurs Battle. But the route also takes you through the economic history and industry around Kortrijk, to places such as Kuurne, Wevelgem and Menen where the Leie flows like an economic artery.

Not to be missed along this route

Beguinage in Kortrijk

Groeningekouter where the Battle of the Golden Spurs took place on 11 July 1302

De Sjouwer, an impressive concrete monument that we know when we drive along the E17. It symbolizes the many cross-border workers of yesteryear

What you need to know

You walk past Vervaeke Fiber, and it contributes to the production of U.S. dollars. Part of the banknote is made of cotton and also linen from this producer.

In May 1940, at the current location of the Lys monument, the most special battle was fought against German troops during World War II. On the Leie, their advance is stopped. The losses were huge

94 houses completely destroyed, 125 severely damaged and uninhabitable and 200 slightly damaged. 62 factories were completely destroyed or severely damaged. During these two days of war, 106 Belgian, 1 English and (officially) 45 German soldiers were killed on the territory of Kuurn.

You pass in front of the Church of Our Lady of Kortrijk : did you know that the collection of gold spurs after the battle of the same name (July 11, 1302) ended up in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwerkerk? But not for long, because after the battle of Westrozebeke (1382), the French army came to resume its tracks.

Kuurne Racecourse: The racecourse is a classic starting point for the Flemish spring classic for Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne cycling.

Stop tips

De Gavers : De Gavers is a 179 ha nature and leisure area in Harelbeke and Deerlijk