Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Erpe-Mere

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Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Erpe-Mere

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Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen – Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path loop from Erpe-Mere

02:25

41.1km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 28.0 km for 66 m

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Start point

Train Station

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15.0 km

Scheldt Dike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice cycle path without cars along the Scheldt. In Uitbergen it gets a bit narrower. For the rest, wide enough for quiet cycling.

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20.8 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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23.7 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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24.1 km

Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path

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The Kalkense Vaart was dug in the mid-16th century for the transport of fertilizers, building materials, textiles and agricultural products between Kalken and the Scheldt. In the 18th century, even …

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28.1 km

Cyclists and pedestrians bridge "De Passerelle"

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As a cyclist, you ride straight into the town hall.
The Scheldt pedestrian and cyclist bridge provides an elegant, modern crossing between the towpath and the center of Wetteren. The …

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