Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Kalken

03:39

14.5km

20m

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: September 23, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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645 m

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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2.41 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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2.43 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

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

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2.83 km

Kalkense Meersen

Nature Reserve

8.28 km

River dune

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The river dune formed about 8,000 years ago during the last ice age.

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10.2 km

View of Schellebelle Church

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Ultimately you want to see them all, but it is the church of Schellebelle...

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10.2 km

Ring dike

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Constant dripping wears away the stone, but masses of water tear away said stones. And not just them. Therefore, part of modern flood management is to identify areas that may …

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11.6 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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12.9 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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

3.66 km

1.34 km

459 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

3.51 km

3.11 km

1.27 km

612 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

16°C

8°C

32 %

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Comments

August 9, 2025,WSVL - Kalkense Meersentocht - Kalken (Laarne)

The Postiljon walking club from Merelbeke organized these walks of varying distances in the Kalkense Meersen.
My walk followed the Kalkense Vaart canal to the ferry on the Scheldt River. I continued along the Scheldt dike towards Uitbergen. A loop was planned around Uitbergen. Then I returned to Kalken through the meadows, where the lookout tower provided some beautiful panoramic …

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