Along the Dender River – Schoonaarde Towpath loop from Wetteren
Along the Dender River – Schoonaarde Towpath loop from Wetteren
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Along the Dender River – Schoonaarde Towpath loop from Wetteren
01:55
42.6km
110m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 0 m for 227 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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19.0 km
Doorsteeklaan
Highlight • Cycleway
19.2 km
Along the Dender River
Highlight • River
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20.4 km
Dender River Trail
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28.6 km
Schoonaarde Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
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29.9 km
Horse meadow
Highlight • Natural
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30.2 km
Sand Hill at the Paardeweide
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33.1 km
Berlare Broek
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38.5 km
Kalkense Meersen
Highlight • Natural
This area was given back to nature, which now has free reign in the vast fields. Because the meadows around you are actually intended as a buffer in the event of a flood. Enjoy this masterly spectacle of rushing wind, wonderful silence and flushing water.
But the Kalkense Meersen are more than just a controlled floodplain. With various sub-areas such as Wijmeers, Bergemeersen, Paardeweide and Paardebroek, this area comprises no less than 950 hectares of valuable nature, spread over the municipalities of Wetteren, Wichelen, Laarne and Berlare. What you will also encounter when exploring the Kalkense Meersen are grazing cattle. They help ensure well-thought-out nature management. You can immediately recognize the typical Galloway cattle by their characteristic long hair.
Thousands of meadow birds seek refuge here, away from civilization - a fantastic sight. From the Scheldt dike you have a beautiful view over the landscape.
You can easily explore the area via the hiking route network Kalkense Meersen Donkmeer. It offers 165 kilometers of green tranquility with places that will stay with you. Thanks to the imposing expanse, the abundance of birds, the tranquility and the combination of land and water. But also because of the simple beauty of what you see.
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42.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.5 km
12.9 km
12.5 km
393 m
186 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
25.3 km
16.6 km
430 m
150 m
< 100 m
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Sunday 12 July
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