Temse Scheldt Bridge – Breutheide Forest Path loop from Temse
Temse Scheldt Bridge – Breutheide Forest Path loop from Temse
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Temse Scheldt Bridge – Breutheide Forest Path loop from Temse
02:46
46.7km
70m
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: September 26, 2026
Tips
Includes movable bridges
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After 913 m for 51 m
After 45.8 km for 51 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
1.03 km
Scheldebrug Bornem–Temse
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1.20 km
Temse Scheldt Bridge
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The bridges connect landscapes and people.
Trains, cars, cyclists and walkers make daily use of this beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel. At 374 meters, the Scheldt Bridge is the longest bridge over water in Belgium and is also the last bridge over the Scheldt, downstream, towards the sea.
The first bridge was designed by Eifel and was completed in 1870.
She served in the railway connection between Mechelen and Terneuzen.
Because there were no cars or bicycles driving around at that time, it was only accessible to railway traffic and pedestrians.
With a length of 343 m (in 1870), it was immediately the longest bridge in Belgium.
During the First World War, the bridge suffered serious damage.
She was restored. Because she was and still is an important connection.
In 1940, however, it was blown up by French and Belgian engineers for strategic reasons.
After the war, the construction of a new bridge was given priority. The first pile was placed on June 2, 1949.
The solemn inauguration by King Baudouin followed on 19 December 1955.
The current bridge is 365 meters long.
In April 1994 the movable part was replaced by a new roller bascule bridge; the solemn reopening of the bridge took place on April 29, 1994.
On the side of Temse are two monumental statues by Karel Aubroeck: The Scheldt and The Waves. These were placed in 1958 and 1964.
Enjoy this horizontal work of art while pedaling or walking…
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1.25 km
Temse Bridge by Gustave Eiffel 1870
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As a cyclist you can safely cross the bridge or cross the N16 under the bridge.
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3.50 km
Kleine Kragenwiel
Lake
5.51 km
Hingenewiel
Lake
18.9 km
Tekbroek
Nature Reserve
20.9 km
Gravel Path Between Tall Trees
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24.3 km
Breutheide Forest Path
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25.2 km
Breutheide Gravel Path
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35.1 km
Jaagpad Bornem
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42.1 km
Wide Gravel Path
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46.7 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.8 km
11.2 km
10.2 km
6.83 km
1.56 km
171 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
16.5 km
15.2 km
9.58 km
3.23 km
2.23 km
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