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1,207 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
20 ft
Altitude min
25 ft
Altitude max
25 ft
Altitude start
20 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
531 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Rietwegel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gent
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122952 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296719 in Trail Running
    • #398854 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #751 in Mountain Biking · Belgium [+]
    • #885 in Trail Running
    • #1,668 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Easy twisting singletrack at the side of the forest behind the Swimming pool. Leding to the backside of the Rozebroeken park towards the Herlegemstraat.

Access Info

Ride on to the track through the entrance to the forest between the barbed wires. It's located a bit off the corner of the forest, at your left-hand side.

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  • Last: Apr 19, 2026
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Rietwegel Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2020 @ 1:49pm
Jul 12, 2020
 Overgrown vegetation: thorn shrubberies along the path making it more narrow. You might get some scratches when riding this trail now.
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on Jul 12, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rietwegel located?
      Rietwegel is located in Gent, Belgium. It is part of the Gent trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.05729, 3.75928.
      ▼ How hard is Rietwegel?
      Rietwegel is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rietwegel?
      The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 20 ft to 25 ft.
      ▼ Is Rietwegel a point to point trail?
      Rietwegel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rietwegel?
      Rietwegel is 1,207 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rietwegel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rietwegel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rietwegel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rietwegel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rietwegel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Rietwegel. The trail is 1,207 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rietwegel?
      Rietwegel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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