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Kalkense Meersen – Viewing platform loop from Schellebelle

Kalkense Meersen – Viewing platform loop from Schellebelle

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Kalkense Meersen – Viewing platform loop from Schellebelle

03:02

56.4km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.3 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.51 km

Chapel at the Crossroads near Smetlede

Highlight • Religious Site

The unpaved intersection near Smetlede is located in the middle of the quiet Flemish countryside, surrounded by winding country roads, fields and green hedges. This intersection marks the start of …

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25.4 km

Nonnenbos (Serskampse bossen)

Nature Reserve

33.9 km

Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields

Highlight • Trail

Take the top lane for a great view.
This can also be done in wet weather.

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35.1 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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35.5 km

Kalkense Meersen

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Do you want to experience what total peace feels like? Then cycle through the Kalkense Meersen. Here, with the mighty Scheldt in the background, the water constantly plays hide and …

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40.2 km

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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41.9 km

Old Scheldt Meander near Kalkense Meersen

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Old meander of the Scheldt. At the end of the 19th century, the strongly meandering Scheldt bend between Wetteren and Schellebelle was straightened for the benefit of shipping, which preferred …

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42.0 km

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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42.0 km

Viewing platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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42.4 km

Kalkense Meersen

Nature Reserve

49.3 km

Beach

56.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

16.2 km

13.1 km

6.19 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

15.2 km

12.0 km

9.86 km

2.34 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Kalkense Meersen – Viewing platform loop from Schellebelle

Chapel at the Crossroads near Smetlede

Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Kalkense Meersen

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Old Scheldt Meander near Kalkense Meersen

Observation Platform Kalkense Meersen

Viewing platform

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