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デ・ケテルフェストは、11世紀初頭にヘントの商業センターを守るためにシャベルで掘られた人工的な運河です。ケテルフェストに沿った小道は、聖ペテルの領地とヘント市の境界を示していました。聖バルバラ大学のファサードと39番地の住宅にある2つの保存された境界石は、その時代を思い出させます。 この水路は、かつてドイツ帝国とフランス王国の境界であったケテルポルテ・カイプガットでレー川をケテルポルテ・カイプガットで接続し、グローテ・フイデウェッターショークでスヘルデ川に接続しています。

Around the corner is a bike repair station with a pump and first aid, and you can refill your water bottle!

The boardwalk in the Ven onder de Berg Nature Reserve offers hikers a unique way to explore the marshy and wet landscape of the Voer region. The path is elevated above the damp ground and reeds, allowing visitors to walk through the reserve without getting their feet wet or disturbing the natural environment. The nature reserve itself is rich in biodiversity: reed beds, damp grasslands, and small ponds provide a home for amphibians, waterfowl, and unique plants such as bog myrtle and marsh marigold. The boardwalk allows hikers to observe and photograph this unique flora and fauna up close without damaging the fragile ecosystem.

Check the ferry schedule in advance: - During May, June, July, August, and September, and the Easter holidays: 7 days a week - from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (or until sunset on shorter days of the year). - From October to April (excluding the Easter holidays) only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: same hours as above. The landing stage for one of these ferries is located along Dijkweg in Afsnee, near the St. John the Baptist Church on the right bank. A crossing is definitely worth the effort, as not only the Afsnee church but also the rectory and the village itself are protected gems. Further on, towards Sint-Denijs-Westrem and Sint-Martens-Latem, there are numerous hiking and cycling opportunities.

In the Mechelse Heide, a high wooden bench offers visitors an elevated view of the gravel pit and the surrounding nature reserve. From this vantage point, you can peacefully observe the water feature, the surrounding heathlands, and the forest, while spotting birds and other animals in their natural habitat. The high bench is an ideal resting spot during walks and offers a beautiful panorama for nature lovers and photographers, making it a popular stop along the hiking trails.

Open only on Saturdays and Sundays. Also open on Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays. Closes at 5:45 PM.

Watch out for the many cyclists on this path.

De Bosbaar is a great place to stop for a local beer or a hearty snack. What started as a summer pop-up has grown into a popular stopover where you can also enjoy the fire baskets on the terrace on winter Sundays. Owners Stijn and Sylvie are converting the former farm into a beautiful B&B. (Routen)