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Molenmeers

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Location: Lovendegem, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Oudekalepad – Oude Kalepad loop from Vinderhoute

12.2km

03:05

20m

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

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2. Oude Kalepad – Oude Kale River loop from Luchteren

20.5km

05:10

30m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Van Vlaenderensmolen – Oudekalepad loop from Lovendegem

6.56km

01:39

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

March 26, 2024

In addition to the deep lake, the Molenmeers consists of a damp meadow, a wooded area and a poplar grove. These different biotopes each have their own value. The water is very popular with grebe and coot, but crested duck and kingfisher are also often present here. Remarkable marsh plants such as marsh marigold and many sedge and rush species grow around the lake. On sunny summer days you will often find dozens of dragonflies and damselflies on the bank plants.
(npmeetjesland.be)

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Katrien

January 6, 2023

The Molenmeers was officially opened in 2009. It is a former sand extraction pit located along the strongly meandering Oude Kale and near the Ghent-Bruges canal. From the area you have a view of the Van Vlaenderensmolen, which was founded in 1905 to replace a post mill that was already there before 1591.
The area is owned by De Vlaamse Waterweg and is managed by Natuurpunt. Volunteers are therefore regularly active. Yet the Galloway cattle do most of the work here. These large grazers keep plant growth in check. The swing gate at the entrance of the area ensures that the animals remain within the domain.

Source: npmeetjesland.be/natuurgebied/molenmeers

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Katrien

January 6, 2023

Only accessible between November 1 and March 31.

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Distance 734 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Lovendegem, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Molenmeers

1. Oudekalepad – Oude Kalepad loop from Vinderhoute

2. Oude Kalepad – Oude Kale River loop from Luchteren

3. Van Vlaenderensmolen – Oudekalepad loop from Lovendegem

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