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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Kalken

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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Kalken

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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Kalken

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10.6km

10m

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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3.60 km

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

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The platform, built by Natuurpunt and supported by local organisations such as the Wetteren cycling club 2ManyBikers and vzw Hofmakers, is five metres high and 3.5 metres wide, and made from sustainable European hardwood.

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3.62 km

Viewing platform

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Natuurpunt Scheldeland built a brand new viewing platform in the Kalkense Meersen. The tower is five meters high and 3.5 meters wide, and made of sustainable European hardwood.

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3.80 km

Aan de Zijp Path

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It can get wet here when it rains ;-)

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4.68 km

Will and the Willows Sculpture by Will Beckers

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A natural work of art, made entirely of willow trees. A sculpture by Will Beckers.

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5.66 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

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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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6.04 km

Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

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A nice flat gravel road with fine gravel along the Kalkense Vaart.

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6.74 km

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

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This former concrete road has been reconstructed since 2020. The old concrete pavement was used as an underlay for the new top layer. Nice recycling :-). Rides very pleasantly, but in winter there can be some mud splashing.

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8.75 km

Church of Kalken

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The patron saint of this church, Saint Denis, is usually depicted in a very special way, namely with his head in his hands. The saint died a martyr's death by …

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10.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

2.02 km

803 m

257 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.43 km

2.19 km

859 m

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Friday 29 May

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16°C

54 %

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Viewing platform – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Kalken

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

Viewing platform

Aan de Zijp Path

Will and the Willows Sculpture by Will Beckers

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Church of Kalken

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