diff --git a/config/strongswan/charon.conf b/config/strongswan/charon.conf
index a5ff0bee5..05dab0b9a 100644
--- a/config/strongswan/charon.conf
+++ b/config/strongswan/charon.conf
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ charon {
 
     # Install routes into a separate routing table for established IPsec
     # tunnels.
-    # install_routes = yes
+    install_routes = no
 
     # Install virtual IP addresses.
     # install_virtual_ip = yes