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Stekene

Frans Coppens Bridge – Stekense Canal loop from Stekene

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Belgium
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East Flanders
Sint-Niklaas
Stekene

Frans Coppens Bridge – Stekense Canal loop from Stekene

Moderate

4.5

(47)

251

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Frans Coppens Bridge – Stekense Canal loop from Stekene

02:46

11.0km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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325 m

Het Zomerhuis

Highlight • Cafe

The Summer House is a place where people meet, children play and cyclists pass by, a meeting place for everyone.

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2

2.83 km

Frans Coppens Bridge

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The pumping station at the Frans Coppens Bridge serves to pump excess water from the lower surrounding area into the canal.

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5.02 km

The watchtower was erected by the nature association vzw Durme, with the support of the city. The tower is about eight meters high and offers a beautiful view of the surrounding nature reserve.

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4

5.75 km

Stekense Canal

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Cycling along the Stekene vaart is a must. It is usually fairly quiet and nature always offers surprising images.

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5

8.57 km

Heimeersen

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Between the Stekense Vaart and the Heimeersstraat in Stekene lies the nature reserve Heimeersen. The Heimeersen was part of a large inland lake thousands of years ago.

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9.36 km

Café Bosdorp

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7

10.4 km

Stekense Vaart Bridge

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Here is a bridge over the Stekense vaart that is used by walkers/cyclists to cross. The F41 also runs over this bridge, connecting Antwerp via Beveren, Sint-Gillis-Waas, Moerbeke-Waas and Wachtebeke …

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10.6 km

Park Zomerhuis

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The original Zomerhuis was a household name in Stekene and the surrounding area between the 1960s and 2000s. The former outdoor swimming pool with terrace was a pleasant meeting place …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.55 km

2.14 km

1.30 km

1.00 km

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.53 km

1.95 km

1.79 km

235 m

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Tuesday 30 June

26°C

12°C

41 %

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