Name: Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde
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Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde

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Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde

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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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Dominiek Van Dooren

August 9, 2025

The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt arm, but also allows visitors to observe the landscape's evolution over the years. According to Michaël Crapoen of Natuurpunt Scheldeland, the platform is a real asset because it offers the opportunity to experience nature from a different perspective. In addition, numerous recreational cycling and walking routes converge here.

(Scheldt Valley National Park)

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Nathalie

December 9, 2024

New viewing platform nature point is a tribute to Groene Lieve: “A monument in the nature conservation of the Kalkense Meersen”

The platform that looks out 6.5 meters high above the Nature Reserve is also in a symbolic place. “As a young kid I still remember well that Lieve’s red and small Fiat was always parked at this place on the Blokstraat while she was clearing litter, handing out leaflets to hikers and reprimanding farmers. Always busy for nature”, says Peter Claus. The platform is located at a nerve point in the Kalkense Meersen close to the new Roerdompbrug and offers hikers a unique view of the Oude Schelde. That arm was dug out again a few years ago. Since then beavers have been living there again and from the platform you can spot deer and other animals and birds. “It offers a view of the past and the future of our National Park.”

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Nathalie

December 9, 2024

Text on the photo:

We with all our freedom

Often get lost

Also pass by

Destructive choices

We with so much freedom

Digging holes in the earth

Comets approaching at lightning speed

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

Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde

1. Meandering Old Scheldt – Kalkenvaart loop from Schellebelle

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3. Meandering Old Scheldt – V1 Monument 1944 loop from Kalken

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