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Path Beside the River – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Lede

Path Beside the River – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Lede

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Path Beside the River – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Lede

02:32

43.9km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Path Along the Dike

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smooth, due to the height

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14.7 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

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Here you have a nice view of the old Scheldt meander. Formerly filled in, but restored in recent years. It is wonderful to see how this area develops after the Sigma works.

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18.1 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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31.1 km

Kalkense Meersen

Nature Reserve

31.5 km

Viewing platform

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Natuurpunt Scheldeland built a brand new viewing platform in the Kalkense Meersen. The tower is five meters high and 3.5 meters wide, and made of sustainable European hardwood.

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31.5 km

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

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The platform, built by Natuurpunt and supported by local organisations such as the Wetteren cycling club 2ManyBikers and vzw Hofmakers, is five metres high and 3.5 metres wide, and made from sustainable European hardwood.

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31.6 km

Old Scheldt Meander near Kalkense Meersen

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Old meander of the Scheldt. At the end of the 19th century, the strongly meandering Scheldt bend between Wetteren and Schellebelle was straightened for the benefit of shipping, which preferred …

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34.4 km

Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields

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Take the top lane for a great view.
This can also be done in wet weather.

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38.1 km

Motte Meirbos

Archaeological Site

43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

8.07 km

6.45 km

5.96 km

181 m

135 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

13.4 km

8.78 km

7.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

24°C

18°C

61 %

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Path Beside the River – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Lede

Path Along the Dike

View of the Old Scheldt Meander