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East Flanders
Gent
Nevele

Meersgat Bench – Oude Kale Valley loop from Merendree

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Hiking trails & Routes
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Nevele

Meersgat Bench – Oude Kale Valley loop from Merendree

Moderate

4.6

(128)

609

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Meersgat Bench – Oude Kale Valley loop from Merendree

03:33

14.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.30 km

Meersgat Bench

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Nice spot along the Oude Kalevallei walking route to enjoy nature and the peace and quiet.

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1.81 km

Oude Kale Valley

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Wonderful cycling or walking around the Oude Kalebeek. Thanks to Natuurpunt.

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3

4.08 km

Oude Kale River

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Kale (watercourse)
The Oude Kale at the Van Vlaendersmolen in Vinderhoute
De Kale is the name given to parts of the Belgian watercourse the Durme between Nevele and Evergem. Over …

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4.31 km

Oude Kalepad

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path through the beautiful nature of the Oude Kalevallei.

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5

10.5 km

Oudekalepad

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Idyllic place to rest on a bench on site

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10.7 km

Bench with a fantastic view

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From this bench you have a view of the beautiful surroundings.

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10.9 km

Bridge over the Oude Kale

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8

12.4 km

Natuurpunt bench

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This beautiful sofa has been here since 06/01/2023. I saw them being placed at the beginning of my walk and was able to admire the beautiful result almost at the end of my walk in the Oude Kale area.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

4.39 km

2.70 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

6.02 km

2.32 km

2.17 km

2.10 km

1.43 km

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Friday 21 August

20°C

11°C

66 %

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Comments

September 23, 2022,Oude Kale Vallei
One of the most scenic walks not to far from the town of Gent. Sometimes difficult parking near the trail
From the guide "Walking in the Meetjesland" by Routen

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November 28, 2024,Oude Kalevallei
Lovely autumn walk with the definition of changeable. Most important tip: sturdy, waterproof shoes are a must.

From the parking lot at the cemetery in Vinderhoute you can start endless walks. We chose to put together a nice 8-loop of 8km. You can choose from all distances from 4 to about 12km. Please note, you may only walk with a …

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