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Meandering Old Scheldt – Ring dike loop from Kalken

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Meandering Old Scheldt – Ring dike loop from Kalken

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Meandering Old Scheldt – Ring dike loop from Kalken

03:38

14.4km

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: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

464 m

Molenmeersen

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The landscape of the Kalkense Meersen was modeled in the late Ice Age by an early meander of the Scheldt. Over the centuries, the river moved south. What remained is …

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2

1.63 km

Scherenmeersen

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A route where the landscape takes you, with some imagination, to times gone by. 'Peat extraction'. The many canals are now an excellent breeding ground for birds. Just enjoy the …

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3

2.96 km

Natuurpunt viewing platform at Blokstraat and the Oude Schelde

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The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt …

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4

2.98 km

Meandering Old Scheldt

Highlight • River

A new lookout tower provides a view of this old meander...

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5

4.42 km

Ring dike

Highlight • Structure

Constant dripping wears away the stone, but masses of water tear away said stones. And not just them. Therefore, part of modern flood management is to identify areas that may …

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6

4.45 km

View of Schellebelle Church

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Ultimately you want to see them all, but it is the church of Schellebelle...

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7

5.79 km

Scheldedijk Walking and Cycling Path, Schellebelle

Highlight • Cycleway

You can walk on the Scheldedijk, but also on the unpaved field path below that runs along the dike. It is quieter there on busy days.

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8

9.37 km

Kastermeersen

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Sub-area of the Kalkense Meersen located southwest of the Oude Scheldt.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

4.34 km

873 m

514 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

3.43 km

3.01 km

2.11 km

1.88 km

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Saturday 4 July

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16°C

18 %

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