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Berlinde is a toponym and refers to 'berre' or barre linde. So there used to be a dry linden or one without leaves at this location. In 1623, Jan De Croock was paid for making a tree chapel. The stone chapel came after a petition from 1670 by Jan Eeghers, mayor of Laarne. An extension on the south side in 1774 gave the chapel its current form with an entrance portal and rood screen. Many parts of the interior are still authentic, such as the joinery and carpentry of the entrance door, the baluster railing of the rood screen and the plastered vault. The current bell tower replaces an older one. On the other side of the chapel is a cozy café with a terrace (De Berre Linde, formerly café De Kapelle).

The unpaved intersection near Smetlede is located in the middle of the quiet Flemish countryside, surrounded by winding country roads, fields and green hedges. This intersection marks the start of several charming routes, where you can cycle over sand and gravel paths through a typical agricultural landscape.

The most beautiful view of the castle of Laarne is at the Kasteeldreef. This highlight is located in the Achterdreef. You can run around the moat of the castle here.

Nice gravel course, some holes and tree roots to avoid.

Take the top lane for a great view. This can also be done in wet weather.

From here you have a beautiful view of the side of the castle once the leaves have fallen in autumn/winter.

This recently restored large chapel dates from the 17th century. It probably replaced an older tree chapel on a lime tree, which explains the name 'berre linde' or single lime tree. Until the 1960s, the pilgrimage to the chapel was the highlight of popular devotion for local residents. The chapel is freely accessible during the day. There is a wishing tree at the chapel that was placed there during the corona period.

Beautiful piece of nature that is a flood control area and part of the Sigma Plan. Because of the numerous birds that you can spot there, it is sometimes called "the Zwin van Berlare".