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Aalst
Lede

Nieuwdonk Lake Beach – Butterfly Garden at Donkmeer loop from Lede

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Aalst
Lede

Nieuwdonk Lake Beach – Butterfly Garden at Donkmeer loop from Lede

Moderate

4.6

(14)

85

riders

Nieuwdonk Lake Beach – Butterfly Garden at Donkmeer loop from Lede

02:13

36.8km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 151 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.83 km

View of Schellebelle Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

10.2 km

The New Zwin

Highlight • Natural Monument

This Controlled Tidal Area (GGG) was constructed a few years ago. In the meantime it has already developed nicely and you will often find several water birds (Shelduck, Spoonbill, ...). …

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12.9 km

Leeggoed

Forest

4

15.7 km

Nieuwdonk Lake Beach

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Running along the banks of Nieuwdonk gives a free feeling. Nieuwdonk is also a perfect starting point for all your running sessions.

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5

16.3 km

Cycle Path Along the Ponds

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Closed with a tractor lock, this is a nice asphalt cycle path along a stream and some ponds. Beautiful.

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6

17.5 km

Butterfly Garden at Donkmeer

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Very touristy and busy. You're better off in Berlarebroek, on the other side of the road...

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7

18.0 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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8

19.5 km

Bareldonk Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

An impressive chapel on a sand hill, known as the Kapelleberg. In 1935 a Calvary with life-size statues was erected in the forest behind the chapel. In the forest there …

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9

20.4 km

Old Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful, long unpaved avenue, where you tunnel through the green foliage.

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B

36.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

12.6 km

7.70 km

2.44 km

135 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

15.0 km

2.40 km

1.12 km

1.08 km

228 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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