Belfry and Town Hall – Ramparts of the Brussels Forts loop from Dendermonde

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Belgium

Flanders

East Flanders

Belfry and Town Hall – Ramparts of the Brussels Forts loop from Dendermonde

Easy

3.9

(10)

hikers

Belfry and Town Hall – Ramparts of the Brussels Forts loop from Dendermonde

01:47

7.09km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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193 m

Whale Tail

Highlight • Monument

The Groene Dender is one of the gateways to the city. A 10 meter high whale tail, made from 10,000 PET bottles, attracts attention. The artwork refers to the whale …

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947 m

The Belfry is home to several unique anecdotes from history. The first floor, for example, is the authentic treasury of Dendermonde. The old archive case of the city is kept here, containing all the crucial documents.

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1.01 km

Palace of Justice

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The Dendermonde courthouse was built in the center of the Belgian city of Dendermonde, according to the plans of architect Valentin Vaerwyck. It was inaugurated in 1927, but the site …

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3.15 km

Ramparts of the Brussels Forts

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Originally, the Brussels Forts were part of the city walls on the edge of the city center. The impressive pond of 5 hectares exudes a tranquility that can charm many.

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3.65 km

The Sas Lock Complex, Dendermonde

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Schutsluis and weir lock, so-called "Oude Sas" on the Dender.

In 1667-1669 a lock with four new state water mills was erected on the Dender in the center of the …

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5.50 km

Daniel Schellekenspark

Highlight • Structure

Via this city park and the Kalendijk you get access to the Kalendijk area for walking and with playgrounds for the children.

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6.74 km

Small marsh

Highlight • Natural

Always interesting to read. You always learn something.

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6.79 km

Picnic area

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Here you can comfortably eat your picnic in the middle of nature or simply take a break.

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7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.44 km

832 m

319 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

915 m

885 m

719 m

637 m

554 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

9°C

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Op een drafje door Dendermonde

On a trot through Dendermonde is a combined walk from the series Walking in Scheldeland – 100 Years of the Great War “Dendermonde – a ruin on the Scheldt and Dender” and “Street Pa-Art Paardenkracht”.

The city of Dendermonde, where Dender's life ends in the Scheldt, has an eventful, rich past and has also known a large portion of misery. …

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