Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen loop from Wetteren

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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen loop from Wetteren

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Kalkense Vaart Gravel Path – Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen loop from Wetteren

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25.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 20.9 km for 39 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.09 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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4.71 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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5.09 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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5.70 km

Scheldedijk near the Wijmeersen

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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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13.2 km

View of the Paardeweide Ponds

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View of the ponds of the Paardeweide, with Wichelen and Schellebelle in the background.

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19.6 km

The New Zwin

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This Controlled Tidal Area (GGG) was constructed a few years ago. In the meantime it has already developed nicely and you will often find several water birds (Shelduck, Spoonbill, ...). …

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19.9 km

View of Schellebelle Church

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20.9 km

Tragel Path Schelde (Schellebelle–Wetteren)

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Less used than the traditional slow road, left downstream of the Scheldt (from Ghent to beyond Dendermonde). The "other side" is not complete, but some parts, such as this one …

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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

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