The Moervaart was dug around 1300 by order of the Boudelo Abbey, not far from here. The canal had to drain the marshy areas in the area to make them suitable for agriculture. In the 15th century, the Moervaart was made navigable for the transport of peat, which was extracted in the wide area. Until 1964, the water level of the Moervaart was influenced by the tides, via the Durme and further on the Scheldt.
Due to the damming in Lokeren, the tidal effect has disappeared. The quietly rippling water of the Moervaart has become a lot healthier since the closure of the sugar factory in Moerbeke. Today, it is especially popular with pleasure boaters, fish and water birds.
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 26, 2022

A path to find peace and leave all your twists and turns behind in the Moervaart.
The Moervaart connects the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal and the Durme. The canal has little economic significance today and is only used by pleasure craft. The towpath next to the winding Moervaart will make you dream away. Don't forget to pay attention to the Lokerse Moervaartmeersen. These meadows are a paradise for water birds.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 26, 2022

The Moervaart connects the Canal from Ghent to Terneuzen with the Durme. The canal has little economic significance today and is only used by pleasure craft. The towpath next to the winding Moervaart makes you dream away. Don't forget to pay attention to the Lokerse Moervaartmeersen. These lakes are a paradise for waterfowl. A path to relax and leave all your kinks behind in the Moervaart.

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Downhill 10 m

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