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Sint-Elooiskapel Kwenenbos

Sint-Elooiskapel Kwenenbos

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Sint-Elooiskapel Kwenenbos

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Location: Merelbeke, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Nature Reserve De Putten – Scheldemeersen Nature Reserve loop from Melsen

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2. Nature Reserve De Putten – Scheldemeersen Nature Reserve loop from Kwenenbos

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3. Merelbeekse Meersen – Sint-Elooisput loop from Merelbeke

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Katrien

July 7, 2021

This chapel was probably built in the 13th-14th century in honor of Saint Eloi, the patron saint of blacksmiths and metalworkers. He was revered as a guardian against the plague and other contagious diseases. The ordination of horses still takes place here every year on the first Sunday of July.

The chapel was founded as a Gothic pilgrimage chapel. Over the centuries, the chapel had many other uses, such as stables and coal warehouses. In 1927 she was completely restored. Also in 1992 a restoration took place.

Source: merelbeke.be

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Katrien

July 7, 2021

The Scheldt valley route is actually a cycling route of 30 km, largely on the traffic-free towpath. This route is less pleasant for walkers.

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serge 🚶🐉😊🇧🇪

July 27, 2025

Probably built in the 13th century in Gothic style

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Location: Merelbeke, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Sint-Elooiskapel Kwenenbos

1. Nature Reserve De Putten – Scheldemeersen Nature Reserve loop from Melsen

2. Nature Reserve De Putten – Scheldemeersen Nature Reserve loop from Kwenenbos

3. Merelbeekse Meersen – Sint-Elooisput loop from Merelbeke

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