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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

Cycling

4.9

(190)

Hiking

4.9

(140)

Mountain biking

5.0

(17)

Gravel riding

5.0

(10)

Road cycling

5.0

(10)

Running

5.0

(1)

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  • Location: Laarne, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    January 30, 2022

    Hiking

    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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    August 9, 2025

    Hiking

    The Kalkenvaart is a waterway between the village of Kalken and the Scheldt River. It runs through the Kalkense Meersen nature reserve and is very popular with anglers, hikers, and cyclists. A wide cycle and walking path runs alongside the canal.

    Since its dredging in 2022, the Kalkense Vaart has been very clean. You can cross the canal via the Roerdompbrug (Broedomp Bridge) and/or watch for fish swimming by.
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    June 7, 2021

    Cycling

    This former concrete road has been reconstructed since 2020. The old concrete pavement was used as an underlay for the new top layer. Nice recycling :-). Rides very pleasantly, but in winter there can be some mud splashing.
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    Distance 1.21 km

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 10 m

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    Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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    Location: Laarne, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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