Heldergem Country Path – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Heldergem

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Heldergem Country Path – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Heldergem

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190

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Heldergem Country Path – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Heldergem

03:22

12.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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479 m

Bench with a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautifully situated bench to enjoy lots of bird sounds and peace.

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2.17 km

Engelsmolen

Highlight • Monument

The Engelsmolen, named after the former owner Engelbertus van Londersele, was the first watermill in Erpe-Mere to receive the status of protected monument in 1976. Before 1494, there was already …

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2.60 km

Great Happiness

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Open from Thursday to Sunday:
Thursday and Friday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Open continuously on Saturday and Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

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5.41 km

Gotegem Mill (Watermill on the Molenbeek)

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The Gotegemmolen is located in the Molenbeek valley and is surrounded by grasslands and some small forest plots. South of the mill there are several elongated pools.
(Immovable Heritage Inventory)

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5.41 km

Gotegemberg

Highlight • Climb

Attention, it's uphill! The Gotegemberg is called "mountain" and is actually a hill - but do not underestimate it. Its height difference is about 35 meters. Cyclists hate it because …

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5.90 km

Den Dotter Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Den Dotter is a beautiful, diverse nature reserve with wet and salt meadows and forests, through which the Molenbeek ("Mühlbach") meanders. In spring, the meadows turn a cheerful yellow thanks …

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7.12 km

Vlamoven - Bakehouse 16th century

Highlight • Historical Site

This bakehouse in Gotegem, a hamlet of Haaltert, is said to have been founded around 1600. The bakehouse was restored in 1999 by the historical circles of Haaltert and Erpe-Mere. …

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7.88 km

Den Dotter

Nature Reserve

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

4.86 km

1.52 km

779 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

3.51 km

2.57 km

1.71 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 15, 2025,Den Dotter wandeling

In Heldergem we start by testing the sundial (while the sun is still shining), and yes, the time is right.
Via footpaths and field paths we walk to the valley of the Holbeek, which we follow for a while. We reach the Gotegemstraat, a gravel road that winds through the Den Dotter nature reserve. We pass an old baking oven, …

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