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Bentillekreek

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Location: Sint-Laureins, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Leopold Canal Foot Ferry – Bentillekreek loop from Sint-Jan-in-Eremo

9.52km

02:24

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bentillekreek – Leopold Canal Foot Ferry loop from Bentille

10.1km

02:33

10m

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3. Boerekreek – Bentillekreek loop from Sint-Jan-in-Eremo

8.53km

02:09

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 27, 2022

Typical for Sint-Jan-in-Eremo are the five creeks (approx. 65 ha). The creeks are old peat pits, which were created by the exploitation of the bog or peat areas. These pits were increasingly eroded during numerous floods and storm surges. The Bentillekreek is one of the five creeks in Sint-Jan-in-Eremo. It has a very irregular shape and is bordered by the Leopold Canal.
Source: meetjes.land/poi/265/bentillekreek-sint-laureins

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June 11, 2023

The Bentillekreek is the only creek in the Sint-Margriete and Sint-Jan-in-Eremo creek area south of the Leopold Canal. It is also the only one with sandy soils instead of clay soils and even the only one that was scoured out in the sand area in the sand area. Like the other four creeks, it is an old peat pit. Fishing is allowed on a part of the Bentillekreek (indicated with color codes on signs). Together with various partners, Natuurpunt, which also takes care of the management, also planted a native orchard here with old local fruit varieties. In 2020 and 2021, a family route was also developed for which Natuurpunt placed picnic benches with a board game. At the picnic bench at the Bentillekreek you will also find information boards and extra seats. There is a good chance that you will spot kingfishers in the area. There is a footpath that takes you from the towpath along the Leopold Canal to beautiful viewpoints, the creek, the orchard and the benches.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 26, 2022

Beautiful nature reserve where Kingfishers have a breeding ground in the steep banks. Ideal spot for bird watchers

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Location: Sint-Laureins, Eeklo, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Leopold Canal Foot Ferry – Bentillekreek loop from Sint-Jan-in-Eremo

2. Bentillekreek – Leopold Canal Foot Ferry loop from Bentille

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