Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Herdersem

Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Herdersem

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Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock Complex loop from Herdersem

02:24

53.8km

80m

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: October 16, 2026

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1.43 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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3.38 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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25.9 km

Peat Cutter Statue at Donkmeer

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This statue of a peat cutter represents a profession from pre-modern times. In the 17th century, the demand for peat rose, which made the Donkmeer more important. This lake turned …

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26.0 km

Donkmeer, Berlare

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Donkmeer Berlare, beautiful lake where you can sail a boat and have a nice terrace.

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37.1 km

Villa Burm

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The "Castle" is actually a villa, but is nevertheless beautifully situated on the banks of the Scheldt. Until 1900 there was a shipyard here, then the entrepreneur Eugène Burm built …

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41.4 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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49.7 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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49.9 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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