Meandering Old Scheldt – Kalkenvaart loop from Kalken

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Meandering Old Scheldt – Kalkenvaart loop from Kalken

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Meandering Old Scheldt – Kalkenvaart loop from Kalken

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8.83km

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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495 m

V1 Monument 1944

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1944. The V1 bomb, the feared German weapon of war, fired from the Netherlands, also caused death and destruction in Kalken. In addition to the two deceased playmates, there were …

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1.34 km

Molenmeersen

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The landscape of the Kalkense Meersen was modeled in the late Ice Age by an early meander of the Scheldt. Over the centuries, the river moved south. What remained is …

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2.51 km

Scherenmeersen

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A route where the landscape takes you, with some imagination, to times gone by. 'Peat extraction'. The many canals are now an excellent breeding ground for birds. Just enjoy the …

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3.83 km

Natuurpunt viewing platform at Blokstraat and the Oude Schelde

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The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt …

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3.85 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

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A new lookout tower provides a view of this old meander...

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4.85 km

The Kalkense Meersen is a vast nature reserve in East Flanders, located between the municipalities of Wetteren, Berlare, Laarne and Wichelen. The area covers approximately one thousand hectares and consists …

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6.05 km

Scheldedijk Walking and Cycling Path, Schellebelle

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You can walk on the Scheldedijk, but also on the unpaved field path below that runs along the dike. It is quieter there on busy days.

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6.43 km

Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

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The Kalkense Vaart was dug in the mid-16th century for the transport of fertilizers, building materials, textiles and agricultural products between Kalken and the Scheldt. In the 18th century, even …

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8.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

3.70 km

590 m

437 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

2.25 km

2.05 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

13°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Comments

October 27, 2024,Tussen Kalkendorp en de Schelde

The sun called us outside for a walk and we went to Kalken for a trip through the meadows. A beautiful area that we crossed using a route worked out on Komoot. On the way we suddenly had to turn back. The path was completely overgrown. So back and then we saw a sign that the road ended. We had …

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