Donkmeer – Willebochten Nature Path loop from Overmere

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Donkmeer – Willebochten Nature Path loop from Overmere

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Donkmeer – Willebochten Nature Path loop from Overmere

02:30

9.90km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.00 km

Heron colony at Donkmeer Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Reserve zone Donkmeer is of regional ornithological importance because of the presence of the only large breeding colony of grey herons in the Scheldt valley between Ghent and Dendermonde. The …

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1.56 km

Duck Decoy and Keeper's Cottage Donkmeer

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On an island in the Donkmeer lies the Eendenkooi, the "duck cage", which dates back to 1678. Until shortly after 1930 it was used to store ducks that were caught …

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1.61 km

Decoy house and landmark tree

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This picturesque little house was not a bomb house, but had several functions: the decoy man kept his equipment there and used it as a temporary storage place for captured …

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2.04 km

Donkmeer

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Beautiful path and always see a swan or duck... Fishermen also know their way around here...

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4.56 km

Broekse Vaart

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A beautiful watercourse in the green to take a break.

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5.20 km

Old Tree with Bracket Fungi in Berlarebroek

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In the forest of Berlarebroek there is a special, old tree that is covered with elf benches, the fungi that grow in layers along the trunk and create a fairytale …

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6.44 km

Berlarebroek

Nature Reserve

7.13 km

Willebochten Nature Path

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Dry feet all year round.

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8.93 km

Peat Cutter Statue at Donkmeer

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This statue of a peat cutter represents a profession from pre-modern times. In the 17th century, the demand for peat rose, which made the Donkmeer more important. This lake turned …

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9.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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