Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Lede

Lede is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 16,813 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 86 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 40 museums and 36 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (5 km), Sint-Jozefkerk (6 km) and Sint-Denijskerk (6 km).

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Lede, Belgium
Lede, Flanders district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lede at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 16,813
Coordinates
50.9663° N, 3.9859° E
Places within 50 km
283 (283 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lede

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lede: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lede

86 churches within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lede

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Kasteel van Moorsel (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lede

40 museums within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Ghent University Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lede

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Den Dotter (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lede

33 parks within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Stadspark (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lede

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lede. The closest is Berendries (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Berendries · viewpoint · Flanders · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bosberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Congoberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Oudeberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Molenberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Leberg · viewpoint · Flanders · ~30 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lede
  2. 5 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel · church, Flanders
  3. 1 km Sint-Jozefkerk · church, Flanders
  4. 1 km Sint-Martinuskerk · church, Flanders
  5. 10 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Zeven-Weeën-en-Sint-Jozefkerk · church, Flanders
  6. 8 km Sint-Denijskerk · church, Flanders
  7. 6 km Back to Lede

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From travellers near Lede

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How to reach Lede

    All places near Lede by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8686Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (5 km)
    Forts & heritage6464Kasteel van Moorsel (11 km)
    Museums4040Ghent University Museum (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3636Den Dotter (8 km)
    Parks3333Stadspark (7 km)
    Other attractions1212Boule Et Bill - Bollie En Billie (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Berendries (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Donkmeer (10 km)

    Lede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lede?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel (church, about 5 km), Sint-Jozefkerk (church, about 6 km), Sint-Denijskerk (church, about 6 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Zeven-Weeën-en-Sint-Jozefkerk (church, about 6 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, about 6 km), Stadspark (park, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lede?

    283 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 64 forts & heritage, 40 museums, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Lede?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel, about 5 km by road; Sint-Jozefkerk (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lede?

    Kasteel van Moorsel, about 11 km by road; Kasteel "De Burcht" (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lede?

    Ghent University Museum, about 25 km by road; Botanic Garden Meise (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lede?

    Start in Lede, visit Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Meuleschettekapel, then Sint-Jozefkerk, then Sint-Martinuskerk, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Zeven-Weeën-en-Sint-Jozefkerk, then Sint-Denijskerk, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lede?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lede

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lede’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lede on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.