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良い自転車レーンですが、時期によっては化学薬品や肥料の臭いが耐えられません。

4月中旬に自転車でここに来ましたが、ひどいものでした。自転車レーンは、彼らが言うように良いのですが、化学薬品と肥料の強い臭いがします。この時期のこの道はお勧めしません。

Border marker 326 is a cast-iron border marker dating from 1843 that marks the border between Belgium and the Netherlands at Mollekot, just across the border from IJzendijke in the Netherlands. The marker is located along the Vrijedijk and is a well-known landmark for cyclists and hikers exploring the historic border region. (Google)

Vrouwkenshoekkreek is a creek in the Meetjesland creek area, north of the East Flemish town of Sint-Laureins. The creek is part of a larger creek system that also includes Blokkreek. Although it was a valuable creek, it was filled in the 1950s with sediment from the dredging of the nearby Leopold Canal. This resulted in the disappearance of the unique habitat, leaving only grassland where the creek once lay. In the 1990s, the site was purchased by Natuurpunt, and restoration work began in 2009, including the reestablishment of the connection with Blokkreek, located on Dutch territory (south of Sint Kruis), which had also undergone restoration. The restoration work was completed in 2012. In addition to its function as a nature reserve, the system can also be used for water storage. (Wikipedia)

The Celie Bridge was destroyed twice, and rebuilt twice. This iron drawbridge, typical of the Schipdonk Canal, rarely rises. Shipping is not possible here, unlike in the past, when there was a loading dock on the Lieve River. (Mijnplatteland.com)

Good quality surface and very peaceful, with picturesque views.

quiet region with beautiful nature

The Poekebeek, which originates in Tielt and flows through Ruiselede, Poeke (naturally!), Lotenhulle, Vinkt, and here on the border of Poesele and Meigem, was part of the former headwaters of the Durme River. It has a catchment area of approximately 11,000 hectares and flows into the Schipdonk Canal. Before this canal existed, the Poekebeek flowed further north via Landegem and Merendree to Vinderhoute, in what is now called the Oude Kale, and then on via Evergem, Lokeren, and Waasmunster to Hamme, where it flowed into the Scheldt as the Durme River. Source: Wikipedia