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East Flanders
Gent
Lovendegem

Oudekalepad – Oude Kale Valley loop from Vinderhoute

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Gent
Lovendegem

Oudekalepad – Oude Kale Valley loop from Vinderhoute

Moderate

4.6

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559

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Oudekalepad – Oude Kale Valley loop from Vinderhoute

03:04

12.1km

20m

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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.0 km for 356 m

Closed: • April 1-October 31 Restricted: • November 1-March 31 (otherwise closed) [Learn more](https://www.npmeetjesland.be/natuurgebied/molenmeers/) Learn more

After 10.4 km for 122 m

Open: • October-March: sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed) Closed: • April-September [Learn more](https://www.npmeetjesland.be/natuurgebied/molenmeers/) Learn more

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.73 km

Oudekalepad

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Idyllic place to rest on a bench on site

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2

3.94 km

Bench with a fantastic view

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From this bench you have a view of the beautiful surroundings.

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3

4.10 km

Bridge over the Oude Kale

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4

5.57 km

Natuurpunt bench

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This beautiful sofa has been here since 06/01/2023. I saw them being placed at the beginning of my walk and was able to admire the beautiful result almost at the end of my walk in the Oude Kale area.

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5

6.05 km

Oude Kale Valley

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Wonderful cycling or walking around the Oude Kalebeek. Thanks to Natuurpunt.

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6

6.11 km

Windgat Farm Road

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Windgat is a farm road that forms one of the gateways to the beautiful nature reserve of the Vallei van de Oude Kale at Driesselken. In the north, Windgat connects …

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7

8.31 km

Oude Kale River

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Kale (watercourse)
The Oude Kale at the Van Vlaendersmolen in Vinderhoute
De Kale is the name given to parts of the Belgian watercourse the Durme between Nevele and Evergem. Over …

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8.54 km

Oude Kalepad

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Path through the beautiful nature of the Oude Kalevallei.

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10.2 km

Molenmeers

Lake

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

3.75 km

3.08 km

604 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.21 km

2.07 km

1.40 km

573 m

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Comments

September 23, 2022,Oude Kale Vallei
One of the most scenic walks not to far from the town of Gent. Sometimes difficult parking near the trail
From the guide "Walking in the Meetjesland" by Routen

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November 28, 2024,Oude Kalevallei
Lovely autumn walk with the definition of changeable. Most important tip: sturdy, waterproof shoes are a must.

From the parking lot at the cemetery in Vinderhoute you can start endless walks. We chose to put together a nice 8-loop of 8km. You can choose from all distances from 4 to about 12km. Please note, you may only walk with a …

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