Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw – Dender Riverside Trail loop from Okegem

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Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw – Dender Riverside Trail loop from Okegem

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Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw – Dender Riverside Trail loop from Okegem

03:35

54.1km

200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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Start point

Train Station

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4.77 km

Ship Haulers Bridge, Denderleeuw

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The Schiptrekkersbrug is a bridge over the Dender between Denderleeuw and Liedekerke, which is part of the Schiptrekkers cycle route. The bridge is named after the people who used to …

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5.04 km

Rainshelter and picnic area at Thontlaan on the Dender

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Here you have a connection with Liedekerke via the F209 (cycling highway Denderleeuw - Brussels) and the Boeren Krijgroute. The Peasant War Route is a cycling route that takes you …

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5.26 km

Dender Riverside Trail

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Here you follow the "Plan Bier - De Witkap Cycling Route". This is a recreational cycling route that introduces you to the beer culture of the region. The route is …

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15.1 km

The Welle Mill

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De Oude Molen is a stone corn windmill, a round stone tower mill type, on the east side of the Molenberg (no. 35), at the highest point of Affligem, namely …

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18.5 km

The Observer by Will Beckers

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The Observer is a living work of art by landscape artist Will Beckers. The artwork consists of willows and hazels and has a viewing window, through which you have a …

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19.6 km

Green Lane Between Gerstjens and the City Center

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Less known, but much more beautiful than along the Affligemdreef

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39.5 km

Leirekensroute Tunnel Under Moorselbaan

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The bicycle tunnel is an important step forward in the upgrading of the Leirekensroute to a fully-fledged bicycle highway. The route used to be interrupted by the Moorselbaan and cyclists …

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40.0 km

Mijlbeekbosje

Forest

43.1 km

Bike Path Through De Gerstjens (Aalst)

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See the comment by @Ivince: In the meantime, the cycle path along the Dender has been completely extended.
Nevertheless, the Gerstjens remains a beautiful nature reserve.

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46.2 km

Kapellemeersen

Forest

54.1 km

End point

Train Station

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