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East Flanders

Denderbelle Lock Complex – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Gijzegem

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Road cycling routes
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders

Denderbelle Lock Complex – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Gijzegem

Easy

5.0

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84

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Denderbelle Lock Complex – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Gijzegem

00:47

19.0km

20m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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Bus stop

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5.98 km

Appels Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

A picturesque ferry (protected heritage!) in a picturesque setting. The film 'De Teleurgang van de Waterhoek', based on the book by Stijn Streuvels, was filmed here in 1971.

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8.92 km

St. Odulphus Chapel

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Chapel dedicated to Saint Odulf(us). Picturesquely situated rural place of worship next to and parallel to the elevated Scheldt dike. According to old photos, the chapel was previously flanked by …

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11.4 km

Big water lift / lock on the river Dender. Just before it joins Schelde.
You can cross the river here, although there will be some stairs to climb ;)

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16.8 km

Denderbelle Lock and Crossing

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Narrow bridge to cross the Dender. Mandatory to dismount your bike

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16.8 km

Denderbelle Lock Complex

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The Denderbelle lock complex will be adapted in the near future. The Dender will be widened and deepened so that heavier ships can sail. Due to the adjustments to the …

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16.8 km

Denderbelle Lock and Weir

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The lock and weir complex also includes a fish passage in the form of a basin staircase. This is a construction that ensures that the fish can swim past the weir without any problems.
(vlaamsewaterweg.be)

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17.9 km

Saint Aldegonde Church - Mespelare

Highlight • Religious Site

The church in the charming and rural town of Mespelare was classified as a monument in 1942. It houses a carillon with 21 bells. The church's lordship post was erected …

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19.0 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.81 km

132 m

108 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

2.75 km

659 m

108 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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