Kayak route in Kortrijk along the Broel Towers and Leieboorden
🛶 Route description
Looking for a kayak route that takes you through the historic and renewed heart of Kortrijk? This trip across the Leie combines the best of both worlds: bustling city dynamics and tranquil nature.
🌈 Highlights
- Buda Island
- Texture
- Kortrijk Weide
- Rotary lubricators
- Broel towers
- Budators
You'll depart from the Castle Bridge and paddle towards Kortrijk Weide, where modern architecture meets recreation. Not much later, on your right, you will see the Rotersmeers nature reserve, a surprisingly green area in the middle of the city. You continue the route to the Bissegem-Marke Bridge, the turning point of your trip.
On the way back, you will sail past Kortrijk Weide again. Shortly afterwards, you have the option for an extra loop along the charming Buda Island. Here you'll sail close to Texture, the flax museum, and see the Buda Tower pop up at the waterfront. Finally, you'll glide past the impressive Broel Towers before you dock back at the Castle Bridge.
💡 Tip
Want to avoid the busiest times? Plan your trip in the morning and enjoy the peace and quiet on the water.
