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Kalkense Meadows – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Scheldt

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Kalkense Meadows – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Scheldt

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Kalkense Meadows – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Scheldt

01:31

6.03km

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: May 21, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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963 m

Salicetum

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With his "Salicetum," artist Will Beckers has elevated willow braiding to a true art form. It's worth taking a closer look. Moreover, this artwork has a life of its own.

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1.06 km

The Kalkense Meersen is a vast nature reserve in East Flanders, located between the municipalities of Wetteren, Berlare, Laarne and Wichelen. The area covers approximately one thousand hectares and consists …

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2.06 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

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A new lookout tower provides a view of this old meander...

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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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2.08 km

Natuurpunt viewing platform at Blokstraat and the Oude Schelde

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The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt …

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5.51 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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5.70 km

Scheldedijk Walking and Cycling Path, Schellebelle

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You can walk on the Scheldedijk, but also on the unpaved field path below that runs along the dike. It is quieter there on busy days.

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5.91 km

’t Meersenhof Farm

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Some farmers have given up their farms due to the so-called Sigma Plan, which designated the Meersen as a floodplain.

Nevertheless, there are still farm animals such as the eponymous …

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6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

2.01 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.89 km

716 m

555 m

527 m

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Saturday 6 June

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Kalkense Meadows – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Scheldt

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