Walking in the green outskirts of Kortrijk
Set off and discover the beauty of the outskirts of Kortrijk centre and beyond.
Enjoy the greenery, the landscape, the stories and the excellent catering.
Each route has its own stories and brings the visitor along places that may have been unknown before. And some are completed with a fun quest.
We invite you to enjoy the walks.
Discovering Kortrijk and its green surroundings on foot? The distance and available time sometimes play a role in your choice. We help you to make a choice by also indicating how strenuous the exertion/relaxation is.
Light exercise: -5 km *
Normal effort: 5-10km **
Strenuous exercise: +10km ***
1. COYGHEMROUTE** (9,6 & 7,4 KM)
Facts and fables about the Provence of Kortrijk and Zwevegem
The walk through the southernmost part of Kortrijk and Sint-Denijs takes you through the hinterland of the Schelde - Leie valley. Discover Kooigembos, Grandvalbos and Geitenberg. Stories and legends embellish the walk so that the smallest village no longer holds any secrets for the hiker.
Route in Dutch
Available at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during summer monthes in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format - Check the route on routeyou: large versie of 9,6 km and shorter version of 7,4 km
Attention: the walk is mainly on unpaved roads
You can park your car in front of (not during the market on Thursday afternoon) and next to the church. There are charging points on the car park next to the church.
2.ON THE ROAD THROUGH THE 'LANDES' OF KORTRIJK*** (11 KM)
Through the vilalges of Aalbeke and Rollegem
This walk takes you on slow roads in rural and beautiful Aalbeke and Rollegem. Walk a bit along the Compostela route and enjoy the views.
Route in Dutch
Available at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during summer monthes in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format - Check the route on routeyou
Please note: the walk is mainly on unpaved roads. Some parts of this route are difficult to access for buggies or wheelchairs.
3. BROSENROUTE*** (11 KM)
Through green Marke
On this walk, you will discover the gems of Marke. Enjoy the peace and quiet along the Lys, explore the young Preshoek forest and gaze into the distance at the viewpoint of 'Pauvre Leute'.
The title 'Brosenroute' refers to the well-known giant of Marke.
Route in Dutch
Available at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during summer monthes in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format - Check the route on routeyou
Please note: some parts of this route are difficult to access for buggies or wheelchairs
4. PANORAMIC ROUTE*** (12 KM)
Through Kortrijk and Zwevegem
This walk takes you to the green area between Lange Munte and Zwevegem. The title 'Panorama Route' refers to the beautiful views that this area has to offer.
Route in Dutch
Available at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during summer monthes in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format - Check the route on routeyou
Please note: some parts of this route are difficult to access for buggies or wheelchairs
5. 'TWEEBEKEN' WALKING ROUTE*** (12 KM)
Through Bissegem and Marke
The walking route gets its name from the brooks that are crossed during the tour: the Neerbeek and the Markebeek. Along the trail there are several child-friendly play elements or attractions such as Kleuterbos or nature reserve 't Schrijverke and of course the Lys.
Route in Dutch
Available at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during summer monthes in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format - Download the GPX of the route
Please note: some parts of this route are difficult to access for buggies or wheelchairs
6. SPIJKERPAD* (5 KM)
Lange Munte-Hoog district in Kortrijk, optional photo tour
This walk highlights the beautiful aspects of Lange Munte. The route passes by many beautiful places in the district. On the route, you will find a number of eye-catchers that were developed by various non-profit partners of the city.
Tip: there is also a photo quest that accompanies this walk (in Dutch)
Route in Dutch
Marking of the route with round nails in the ground
This walk is perfectly accessible for the disabled!
Download the route in pdf format - Download GPX of the route - Download the photo quest
7. FAMILY QUEST BLOB* (3,3 KM)
Quest in Preshoekbos in Marke
in our hero Blob and his friend Zorro the acorn mouse on a family-friendly quest in the Preshoek forest in Kortrijk. You combine nature and fun during a quest of about 3.3 km for young and old. The Blob quest is suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Route in Dutch
Availible in the OC of Marke, at 'Toerisme Kortrijk' and during the summer months in the historical town hall
Download the route in pdf format
Please note: some parts of this route are difficult to access for buggies or wheelchairs
8. EIKELMUISWANDELING* (4 KM)
Interactieve wandeling in Marke met QR-codes
De eikelmuis is een klein lief diertje dat er schattig uitziet. Het brengt de dagen voornamelijk door met slapen. Als niemand het ziet, zal het op onverwachte momenten fruit stelen, om dan met een rondgevuld buikje weer te slapen. De eikelmuis wordt daarom ook wel eens het fruitdiefje genoemd.
Het is een bedreigde diersoort. Deze wandeling toont wat jij kan doen om deze soort te beschermen. Tal van interactieve punten nodigen uit om te ontdekken met je smartphone.
Route
De route van 3 à 4 kilometer kan je op om het even waar starten op de wandellus met eikelmuiswegwijzers die de weg tonen. De start- en stopplaatsen in Marke zijn aan de Hellestraat, bij de Dr. Vannestestraat, midden in het Preshoekbos, op een stukje afwijkend van het Markebekepad, bij de Pater Omer Devosstraat en op het Lazaretpad.
Opgelet: bepaalde stukken van deze route zijn moeilijk toegankelijk voor rolstoelen.
