Groene 62

Country: Belgium

The Groene 62 is a 22 km greenway created along a former railway line between Torhout and Oostende. Once part of a rail connection linking the Belgian coast with France, the line was transformed in the 1990s into a peaceful, traffic-free route for cyclists and walkers. Today, the greenway crosses a remarkable variety of landscapes — from forests and sandy woodlands to historic polders and wetlands — while preserving traces of its railway heritage, including old stations, bridges, railway houses, and embankments. The Groene 62 is now both a recreational and everyday mobility route, valued for its biodiversity, scenic views, and connection to the cultural and natural heritage of West Flanders.

More information:

www.regionalelandschappen.be/beleven/fietsen-door-het-houtland-en-de-polders-via-de-groene-62

foto: © JAN D’HONDT, www.jandhondt.be