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Kalkense Meersen – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Erpe-Mere
03:20
60.7km
160m
Gravel riding
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 45.3 km for 18 m
Waypoints
Start point
Get Directions
3.97 km
Overimpestraat
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
8.78 km
Nonnenbos (Serskampse bossen)
Nature Reserve
13.5 km
Motte Meirbos
Archaeological Site
17.1 km
Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields
Highlight • Trail
This can also be done in wet weather.
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Tip by
18.3 km
View of the Old Scheldt Meander
Highlight • Viewpoint
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Tip by
18.7 km
Kalkense Meersen
Highlight • Natural
This area was given back to nature, which now has free reign in the vast fields. Because the meadows around you are actually intended as a buffer in the event of a flood. Enjoy this masterly spectacle of rushing wind, wonderful silence and flushing water.
But the Kalkense Meersen are more than just a controlled floodplain. With various sub-areas such as Wijmeers, Bergemeersen, Paardeweide and Paardebroek, this area comprises no less than 950 hectares of valuable nature, spread over the municipalities of Wetteren, Wichelen, Laarne and Berlare. What you will also encounter when exploring the Kalkense Meersen are grazing cattle. They help ensure well-thought-out nature management. You can immediately recognize the typical Galloway cattle by their characteristic long hair.
Thousands of meadow birds seek refuge here, away from civilization - a fantastic sight. From the Scheldt dike you have a beautiful view over the landscape.
You can easily explore the area via the hiking route network Kalkense Meersen Donkmeer. It offers 165 kilometers of green tranquility with places that will stay with you. Thanks to the imposing expanse, the abundance of birds, the tranquility and the combination of land and water. But also because of the simple beauty of what you see.
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Tip by
19.2 km
Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path
Highlight • Trail
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24.8 km
Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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26.6 km
Viewing platform
Highlight • Viewpoint
The viewing platform is strategically placed at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen. It offers a beautiful view over the green landscape with the old Scheldt arm.
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Tip by
33.0 km
Donkmeer
Highlight • Lake
Less people in the morning crowded in the afternoon when it is Good weather in summer.
Tip by
35.4 km
Gratiebossen
Forest
44.3 km
Paardebroek
Nature Reserve
60.7 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.1 km
17.3 km
11.8 km
6.70 km
912 m
Surfaces
17.9 km
17.1 km
15.1 km
9.88 km
720 m
< 100 m
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