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View of Temse bridge – Mira Bridge loop from Sint-Pietersburcht
02:13
45.1km
90m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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Includes movable bridges
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After 14.1 km for 51 m
After 36.3 km for 51 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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14.0 km
Scheldebrug Bornem–Temse
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15.7 km
View of Temse bridge
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In good weather it can be very busy here.
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23.2 km
Meulenbroek Tidal Area
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23.5 km
Rietsnijderij
Nature Reserve
27.5 km
Mira Bridge
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The bridge got its name and fame thanks to the feature film Mira, the 1971 film adaptation of the book De teleurgang van de Waterhoek by Stijn Streuvels by Fons Rademakers, with Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in the leading roles. The script was by Hugo Claus.
The bridge that Streuvels described was not between Hamme and Waasmunster, but was the Vierendeel Bridge that connected Ruien with Avelgem. However, it was dynamited and replaced twice. The current bridge is a much more modern version of the original.
At the beginning of the First World War, the middle section of the bridge was blown up by the local population, in an attempt to stop the Germans and their war material.
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30.9 km
The Ferryman of Tielrode
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For larger groups it is recommended to give advance notice on telephone number 03/771.52.27.
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36.3 km
View of Temse
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36.5 km
Temse Scheldt Bridge
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The bridges connect landscapes and people.
Trains, cars, cyclists and walkers make daily use of this beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel. At 374 meters, the Scheldt Bridge is the longest bridge over water in Belgium and is also the last bridge over the Scheldt, downstream, towards the sea.
The first bridge was designed by Eifel and was completed in 1870.
She served in the railway connection between Mechelen and Terneuzen.
Because there were no cars or bicycles driving around at that time, it was only accessible to railway traffic and pedestrians.
With a length of 343 m (in 1870), it was immediately the longest bridge in Belgium.
During the First World War, the bridge suffered serious damage.
She was restored. Because she was and still is an important connection.
In 1940, however, it was blown up by French and Belgian engineers for strategic reasons.
After the war, the construction of a new bridge was given priority. The first pile was placed on June 2, 1949.
The solemn inauguration by King Baudouin followed on 19 December 1955.
The current bridge is 365 meters long.
In April 1994 the movable part was replaced by a new roller bascule bridge; the solemn reopening of the bridge took place on April 29, 1994.
On the side of Temse are two monumental statues by Karel Aubroeck: The Scheldt and The Waves. These were placed in 1958 and 1964.
Enjoy this horizontal work of art while pedaling or walking…
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37.7 km
Scheldt Riverside Path
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38.8 km
Kleine Kragenwiel
Lake
45.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.5 km
9.80 km
9.72 km
2.46 km
383 m
133 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
33.8 km
9.11 km
1.32 km
632 m
191 m
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