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Scheldt Riverside Trail – The Scheldt loop from Schelle
03:02
53.4km
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: August 22, 2026
This route includes a ferry crossing
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After 2.54 km for 224 m
After 50.7 km for 224 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.82 km
Wintam Ferry
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Scheldeschorren aan de Notelaar
Nature Reserve
11.3 km
Kleine Kragenwiel
Lake
13.6 km
Temse Bridge by Gustave Eiffel 1870
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As a cyclist you can safely cross the bridge or cross the N16 under the bridge.
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13.6 km
Temse Scheldt Bridge
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The bridges connect landscapes and people.
Trains, cars, cyclists and walkers make daily use of this beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel. At 374 meters, the Scheldt Bridge is the longest bridge over water in Belgium and is also the last bridge over the Scheldt, downstream, towards the sea.
The first bridge was designed by Eifel and was completed in 1870.
She served in the railway connection between Mechelen and Terneuzen.
Because there were no cars or bicycles driving around at that time, it was only accessible to railway traffic and pedestrians.
With a length of 343 m (in 1870), it was immediately the longest bridge in Belgium.
During the First World War, the bridge suffered serious damage.
She was restored. Because she was and still is an important connection.
In 1940, however, it was blown up by French and Belgian engineers for strategic reasons.
After the war, the construction of a new bridge was given priority. The first pile was placed on June 2, 1949.
The solemn inauguration by King Baudouin followed on 19 December 1955.
The current bridge is 365 meters long.
In April 1994 the movable part was replaced by a new roller bascule bridge; the solemn reopening of the bridge took place on April 29, 1994.
On the side of Temse are two monumental statues by Karel Aubroeck: The Scheldt and The Waves. These were placed in 1958 and 1964.
Enjoy this horizontal work of art while pedaling or walking…
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28.0 km
View of the River Scheldt
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To the wide, deep sea,
The beautiful Scheldt flows
She brings health and life!
We rejoice:
O Scheldt! O Scheldt!
O mighty beautiful flood,
Hail!
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28.3 km
Scheldt Riverside Trail
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40.3 km
View of the Scheldt at Temse
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45.3 km
The Scheldt
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Behind every gentle bend or thicket you get a different landscape.
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49.6 km
Wintam Sea Lock
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The Wintam Sea Lock
The lock complex is located on the territory of the municipality of Bornem near the hamlet of Wintam. This Klein-Brabant municipality is located in the province of Antwerp, one of the five provinces of the Flemish Region. The lock complex also forms the connection to the so-called Northern and Southern Islands. These two islands were initially intended as an industrial area but, after years of discussion, are now a nature reserve. Due to specific environmental factors and their location, the islands form an irreplaceable biotope for numerous birds, which choose this area to breed, hibernate or rest during migration.
The Wintam Sea Lock provides access for seagoing, inland shipping and pleasure craft to the Sea Canal and thus guarantees the accessibility of the Port of Brussels for ships up to 4,500 tons and pusher convoys up to 9,000 tons. Further transit to the Walloon Region is assured via the Brussels-Charleroi Canal.
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53.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
43.6 km
5.34 km
3.52 km
516 m
317 m
115 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
44.3 km
6.57 km
1.59 km
901 m
< 100 m
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Comments
The waterfront of Rupel and Scheldt are your guideline in Klein Brabant (junctions 11/35/20/31/54/01/02/03/03/05/06/08/76/67).
From the center of Sint-Amands you then pick up the right track at junction 12. Follow the right track towards Oppuurs - Puurs to return to the Bruggen van Boom.
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Half of the tour goes directly along the dyke along the Scheldt, with a view of the water. Just the way I like it. 🤗
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