During the weekend of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, the municipality of Oostkamp organized the Day of the Slow Road. The event emphasized the importance of these quiet cycling and walking connections and led to the official presentation of three new paths. On Sunday 18 October, the festive opening of the de Lhoneuxpad took place, accompanied by the unveiling of a heritage sign in honor of WWI soldier Etienne de Lhoneux.
Slow roads offer safe and pleasant alternatives to motorized traffic, popular with both recreational users and daily commuters. The municipality of Oostkamp has been investing for years in the development and enhancement of its network, in collaboration with partners such as the Flemish Land Agency (VLM), the Agency for Nature and Forest (ANB), and the Heritage Council.
The three new connections highlighted during the weekend are: the de Lhoneuxpad (between walking junctions 53 and 40), the Kampvelddreef (between junctions 41 and 42), and the Rodenpad (between Waterstraat and Kortrijksestraat). These new crossings strengthen the existing network and facilitate walking or cycling via quiet, traffic-calmed routes.
The official opening of the de Lhoneuxpad on Sunday 18 October was a highlight. A heritage sign was also unveiled at the memorial monument on Kampveldstraat, commemorating Etienne de Lhoneux, a soldier from the First World War. The naming of the path connects mobility, nature experience, and local heritage.
In addition to the new paths, Oostkamp already boasts several other slow roads, including the Arentsdreef, Gentbruggemolenpad, and Gommepad. More information on discovering these routes can be found on the municipal website and through applications like RouteYou and Komoot.
