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De Linie Nature Reserve – Moervaartmeersen loop from Eksaarde

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Sint-Niklaas
Lokeren

De Linie Nature Reserve – Moervaartmeersen loop from Eksaarde

Moderate

4.5

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De Linie Nature Reserve – Moervaartmeersen loop from Eksaarde

02:57

11.7km

10m

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: July 24, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 6.56 km for 13 m

After 6.64 km for 13 m

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1.16 km

Liniewegel Nature Trail

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The Lokerse nature learning path was first set out in 1997, was refreshed in 2009 and will now be completely renewed in the spring of 2021. It comprises twenty information boards that are placed along a quiet cycling and walking path through the most valuable nature reserves and the nearby rural area of Lokeren.

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2

3.78 km

Den Hert - Woodland Plot

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In forest plot Den Hert, you can peer shamelessly from an observation wall with peepholes, on the edge of a pond. To waterfowl, that is. They usually have no problem with that, except during the breeding season, from March 15 to August 15. Then the peeping wall is not accessible.
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3.85 km

Gluurmuur Den Hert

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In the Den Hert forest plot, you can shamelessly peek from an observation wall with peepholes at the edge of a pond. To water birds, that is. They usually have no problem with this, except during the breeding season, from March 15 to August 15. Then the peeping wall is not accessible.
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5.16 km

The path is only temporarily open due to the breeding season

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5.92 km

De Linie Nature Reserve

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De Linie, a patchwork of forests, marshes and meadows, managed by vzw Durme and grazed by donkeys. The name refers to the Bedmar Line, an 18th-century line of defense that was supposed to protect the area from a 'State' attack from the Republic of Holland during the War of the Spanish Succession. The Line ran from Nieuwpoort to the Maas and consisted of forts, redoubts and canals. You will also find some remnants of the latter here along the Liniewegel, although most of them are today richly camouflaged with natural greenery.

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6.61 km

The cozy brasserie Keysershof, situated on the banks of the Moervaart canal in the shadow of the Sinaai Bridge, welcomes walkers and cyclists with a drink and a snack, a quick lunch, or an extensive menu featuring seasonal products. The Keysershof also offers boat trips on the Moervaart canal in a convertible sloop for up to twelve people.
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8.06 km

Moervaartmeersen

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Moervaartmeersen is a nature reserve that mainly consists of reed land.
From this location, on top of the dike, you have a beautiful view of the hidden piece of reed land. There used to be a small marsh area here, but in 1956 the area was reclaimed. The historical landscape disappeared in this way until the Nature Association Durme bought this piece in 1992. With the financial support of the city of Lokeren, the landscape was restored to its historical value.
The result that you see here is a piece of nature to enjoy. During our passage we were welcomed by croaking frogs and chirping birds. Simply enjoyable.

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9.92 km

A historic location where steam trains on the Aalst - Lokeren - Zelzate line thundered over from 1867. This bridge over the Moervaart was blown up twice by retreating armies. In 1918 by the German army and in 1940 by the Belgian army. The bridge, which was repaired by the occupier after 1940, has been preserved unchanged today. The name Spletteren refers to the old name of the surrounding fields.
At this location you have a beautiful view over the picturesque Moervaart.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.38 km

2.86 km

369 m

115 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

2.35 km

2.05 km

542 m

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Comments

May 18, 2022,2022 05 18 Kruiskapelwandelroute 11km Eksaarde.
nodes 39-40-41-36-37-38-39
Parking at/near the Municipal Primary School Eksaarde, Dam 67, road next to the school to knpt 39., distance route 11km.

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Shortened version (could not visit junction 36 due to bird breeding season)

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With a cruise along the Liniewegel and Moervaart
A pre-planned walk along historical, man-made lines, starts at Our Lady of Ascension Church – Eksaarde.


Just outside the center we quickly find a slightly elevated berm in the landscape. This elevation was a defense line built from 1701 – 1702, better known as the Liniewegel. We dive into the past to …

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Walked the Liniewegel route today. In the end a bit adjusted to have to walk less along the normal road. Parked at the church of Eksaarde. The walk largely runs along unpaved paths, through beautiful patches of greenery and along a quietly rippling Moervaart.

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Beautiful walk close to home and on a beautiful winter day in December. Definitely recommended.

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