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Stekense Canal – Frans Coppens Bridge loop from Heirnisse

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Sint-Niklaas
Stekene

Stekense Canal – Frans Coppens Bridge loop from Heirnisse

Moderate

4.5

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Stekense Canal – Frans Coppens Bridge loop from Heirnisse

02:02

8.09km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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51 m

Stekense Canal

Highlight • River

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

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2

1.00 km

Pond

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3

2.43 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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2.52 km

The rest area is located in the quiet area on the border with Stekene, at a junction of cycling and walking routes. Seven benches, a picnic table, and seven Reynaert statues are now available.

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5

3.25 km

Aarddreef

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quiet road to the moor

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6

7.30 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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7.63 km

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8.09 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.16 km

1.77 km

860 m

306 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

1.71 km

947 m

334 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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