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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Dendermonde
Wetteren

Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Wetteren

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Running trails & routes
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Dendermonde
Wetteren

Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Wetteren

Hard

5.0

(2)

71

runners

Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Meandering Old Scheldt loop from Wetteren

01:48

17.4km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

898 m

St. Gertrude’s Church, Wetteren

Highlight • Religious Site

19th-century round-arched church with a tall tower, currently undergoing restoration. The scaffolding and protective coverings have been installed to protect the facade and surrounding area during the work.

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2

4.32 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a nice view of the old Scheldt meander. Formerly filled in, but restored in recent years. It is wonderful to see how this area develops after the Sigma works.

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3

4.83 km

Den Aard

Highlight • Cafe

4

4.90 km

Schellebelle Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The ferry in Schellebelle operates on a bell signal for pedestrians and cyclists
October 1 to March 31:
on working days: from 7 am to 12.30 pm and from 1 pm to 6 pm
on Sat., Sun. and public holidays: from 9 am to 12.30 pm and from 1 pm to 6 pm
April 1 to September 30:
on working days: from 7 am to 12.30 pm and from 1 pm to 9 pm.
on Sat., Sun. and public holidays: from 9 am to 12.30 pm and from 1 pm to 9 pm.

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5

5.01 km

Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Along this dike you have a good view over the newly created tidal area. In the summer you can sometimes spot spoonbills and other water birds.

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6

9.86 km

Kalkense Meadows

Highlight • Natural

The Kalkense Meersen is a vast nature reserve in East Flanders, located between the municipalities of Wetteren, Berlare, Laarne and Wichelen. The area covers approximately one thousand hectares and consists of grasslands, ditches, mudflats, salt marshes and ponds. The Meersen are known for their rich biodiversity and provide a habitat for numerous native animal species, including foxes, deer and stoats. In addition, it is a paradise for bird watchers, with more than 170 bird species spotted. The area is ideal for nature lovers and hikers who want to enjoy peace and beautiful landscapes.

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11.4 km

Kalkense Meersen

Nature Reserve

8

11.8 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

Highlight • River

A new lookout tower provides a view of this old meander...

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9

12.4 km

Roerdomp Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Steel bridge over the Kalkenvaart. The bridge owes its name to a heron-like bird: the bittern.

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B

17.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.85 km

7.00 km

793 m

310 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

3.11 km

2.06 km

729 m

589 m

209 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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