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Denderbelle Lock and Weir – Dike towards Dendermonde loop from Merchtem

Denderbelle Lock and Weir – Dike towards Dendermonde loop from Merchtem

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Denderbelle Lock and Weir – Dike towards Dendermonde loop from Merchtem

02:13

49.7km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.8 km for 97 m

After 36.7 km for 339 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.7 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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19.3 km

Towpath along the Dender between Aalst and Dendermonde

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This section of towpath along the Dender River starts after the Wieze Bridge and runs until just before the Denderbelle lock. It's part of the Lower Dender nature reserve between …

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21.4 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.
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21.5 km

Denderbelle Lock and Crossing

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Narrow bridge to cross the Dender. Mandatory to dismount your bike

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29.8 km

Dendermonde

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Robin Woet in Grembergen is a play forest with natural play elements full of challenges!

Master the balance course, the climbing ropes and the walking beams. Relax in a hammock …

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31.1 km

Dike towards Dendermonde

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Beautiful and traffic-free cycling here.

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32.9 km

Saint Gertrude's Church, Vlassenbroek

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Picturesquely situated village church on the Scheldt dike with surrounding cemetery. The cemetery is hedged and closed by an iron fence on square brick pillars with decorative vase crowns. The …

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33.0 km

Vlassenbroek Artists' Village

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Vassenbroek is a very creative village with a magical attraction for everyone who loves art and beauty. You will find many works by sculptors and painters here. Go exploring!

Have …

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

15.8 km

13.7 km

1.43 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

17.0 km

396 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

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Denderbelle Lock and Weir – Dike towards Dendermonde loop from Merchtem

Bridge over the Dender

Towpath along the Dender between Aalst and Dendermonde