Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Scheldt

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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Scheldt

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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Scheldt

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10.0km

10m

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.71 km for 21 m

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44 m

Will and the Willows Sculpture by Will Beckers

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A natural work of art, made entirely of willow trees. A sculpture by Will Beckers.

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131 m

Aan de Zijp Path

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It can get wet here when it rains ;-)

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1.11 km

Viewing platform

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Natuurpunt Scheldeland built a brand new viewing platform in the Kalkense Meersen. The tower is five meters high and 3.5 meters wide, and made of sustainable European hardwood.

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1.13 km

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

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The platform, built by Natuurpunt and supported by local organisations such as the Wetteren cycling club 2ManyBikers and vzw Hofmakers, is five metres high and 3.5 metres wide, and made from sustainable European hardwood.

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6.24 km

Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

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The Kalkense Vaart was dug in the mid-16th century for the transport of fertilizers, building materials, textiles and agricultural products between Kalken and the Scheldt. In the 18th century, even …

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8.54 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

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Here you have a nice view of the old Scheldt meander. Formerly filled in, but restored in recent years. It is wonderful to see how this area develops after the Sigma works.

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9.05 km