얍베케 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The St. Vedastus Church in Zerkegem (part of Jabbeke, West Flanders) is a neo-Gothic parish church built in the 19th century after the demolition of an older Romanesque predecessor. The church is dedicated to St. Vedastus, the patron saint of the parish. The building consists of a three-aisled brick hall church with a slender west tower. Inside, the tall pointed-arch windows and the neo-Gothic furnishings are striking, including the main altar, the pulpit, and several 19th-century sculptures.

Very quiet area with a beautiful view.

A monument to reflect on

A nice stop

The name suggests it: duck decoys were built to catch wild ducks for consumption. A duck decoy is a pond surrounded by a ‘decoy forest’ and long catch pipes in every corner. The catch was a combination of tame barn ducks and a brown decoy dog (which looked like a fox because of its colour). The decoy man chased the ducks to the end of the catch pipe, where they were caught in nets. Although there are many duck decoys in the Netherlands, this is indeed a Flemish invention. The duck decoy in Meetkerke (from the 16th century) is one of the few remaining examples. Of course, the duck decoy is no longer used for hunting. One of the catch pipes was recently completely restored, a special piece of history restored to its former glory! The duck decoy of Meetkerke is located in a beautiful part of the Flemish nature reserve: the Meetkerkse Moeren. You can easily find the hidden spot via the Meetkerkse Moeren walking route!

It is a beautiful, peaceful area.

During heavy rainfall, certain sections of the hiking trail may become flooded.

It is beautiful here in every season. Be careful, wear waterproof shoes, because the ground can get wet here.