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At the Old Gate – Benedendijk loop from Hingene
02:19
9.19km
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: April 19, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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162 m
Saint Stephen Parish Church - Hingene
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357 m
d'Ursel Provincial Park
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819 m
At the Old Gate
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1.67 km
Educational info point: flight path of spoonbills
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1.70 km
The Dijkgravin Statue
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2.34 km
Scheldeschorren aan de Notelaar
Nature Reserve
3.80 km
Benedendijk
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4.05 km
View of the Church of Rupelmonde
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4.46 km
Historic site Fort Sint-Margriet
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The Fort Sint-Margriet, which was built at the end of the 16th century, once stood where the Zeesluis van Wintam is now. Several fortresses were built along the Scheldt and its tributaries during the war between the Spaniards and the Dutch troops. The fortress was built with rubble from the destroyed church and rectory of Nattehaasdonk in 1566, dedicated to Saint Margaret. Hence the name Fort Sint-Margriet.
Strategic location:
The confluence of Scheldt and Rupel was a strategic location for the fortress. Moreover, it was perfectly protected behind the Wiel (= flooded polder), opposite the castle of Rupelmonde and the toll house in Schelle. The fort was only accessible via the water and two dikes.
Decay:
In 1706 Fort Sint-Margriet was taken by troops of the United Provinces. It remained of strategic importance, but little was invested in it.
From 1745 to 1747 it was occupied by a French garrison, which flooded the hinterland of the fort and left a destructive trail on the retreat.
At the end of the 18th century, the fortress had completely fallen into ruin. It would be one last time during the Boer War, when a small army of Brigands gathered there in October 1798. After a short fierce battle, however, they quickly lost out.
In the 19th century the last remnants disappeared and in 1997 everything was dredged away for the construction of the new sea lock Wintam / Zeekanaal Scheldt - Brussels.
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9.19 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.75 km
2.17 km
618 m
329 m
315 m
Surfaces
3.81 km
2.75 km
831 m
815 m
641 m
331 m
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