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Kalkense Meersen

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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Location: Wichelen, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Kalkense Meersen

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1. Kalkense Meersen – Horse meadow loop from Wetteren

26.8km

01:07

50m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Gentbrugge

54.1km

02:18

60m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Kalkense Meersen – Scheepvaartmuseum Mariekerke loop from Lokeren

90.9km

03:44

140m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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VISITFLANDERS

June 29, 2021

Do you want to experience what total peace feels like? Then cycle through the Kalkense Meersen. Here, with the mighty Scheldt in the background, the water constantly plays hide and seek with the land.

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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Stef_P_explorer

August 8, 2022

Beautiful stretch of towpath along the Scheldt between Wetteren and Schellebelle. On the right bank you will find the Kalkense Meersen, this lake area with its 600 hectares is one of the last extensive Scheldt lakes. Extensive cycling and walking opportunities.

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geeh

May 6, 2025

what a beautiful region, nature a volonté

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Location: Wichelen, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Kalkense Meersen

1. Kalkense Meersen – Horse meadow loop from Wetteren

2. Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Gentbrugge

3. Kalkense Meersen – Scheepvaartmuseum Mariekerke loop from Lokeren

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