In De Damvallei you can go hiking in nature, near Ghent. It is a low moor, formed by some distant meanders of the Scheldt. The marked walking routes take you past flowery, moist hay meadows, a large number of peat pits, willow and alder thickets. Two lakes define the landscape.

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Priscilla Daeninck

July 12, 2025

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It's a beautiful location full of greenery, trees, and beautiful plants that you'll see along the way.
You can walk for ages without encountering too many people.
Really cool!

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DirkWi

September 16, 2024

Hiking

The sound of traffic from the nearby Dendermondsesteenweg, R4 and E17 is never far away, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the beauty of Dr Damvallei.

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