Affligem Abbey – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Oudegem

Affligem Abbey – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Oudegem

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Affligem Abbey – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Oudegem

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41.9km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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15.7 km

Affligem Abbey

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The St. Peter and Paul Abbey owes its origins in 1062 to six knights who repented through the preaching of monk Wedericus of St. Peter's Abbey in Ghent. Through the …

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15.8 km

Affligem Abbey

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Affligem Abbey:
* The Abbey of Affligem is considered the most impressive abbey foundation of the Benedictines in the Low Countries.
* The abbey was probably founded in 1062 by …

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19.2 km

Country Road Through the Fields

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nice, but bad road (holes) for cycling

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23.1 km

Kapellemeersen

Forest

25.1 km

Scenic Cycle Path Along the Canal

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33.7 km

Dender River Trail

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Above Aalst, the Dender runs through a peaceful and green landscape, where the river flows past reed beds and lush grasslands. This part of the Dender offers picturesque views and …

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35.7 km

Bridge over the Dender

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At the top of the bridge, you have enough space and even benches to safely overlook the Dender. This provides beautiful reflections.

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38.4 km

The lock and weir complex also includes a fish passage in the form of a basin staircase. This is a construction that ensures that the fish can swim past the weir without any problems.
(vlaamsewaterweg.be)

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39.5 km

Saint Aldegonde Church - Mespelare

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The church in the charming and rural town of Mespelare was classified as a monument in 1942. It houses a carillon with 21 bells. The church's lordship post was erected …

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41.9 km

End point

Train Station

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