Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Herdersem

Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Herdersem

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Donkmeer, Berlare – Denderbelle Lock and Weir loop from Herdersem

02:56

62.7km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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1.43 km

Bridge over the Dender

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At the top of the bridge, you have enough space and even benches to safely overlook the Dender. This provides beautiful reflections.

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3.38 km

Dender River Trail

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Above Aalst, the Dender runs through a peaceful and green landscape, where the river flows past reed beds and lush grasslands. This part of the Dender offers picturesque views and …

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10.6 km

Along the Dender River

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Lovely piece for cycling or walking next to the water, where you only encounter cyclists, walkers and fishermen.

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14.7 km

Donkmeer, Berlare

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Donkmeer Berlare, beautiful lake where you can sail a boat and have a nice terrace.

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46.1 km

Villa Burm

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The "Castle" is actually a villa, but is nevertheless beautifully situated on the banks of the Scheldt. Until 1900 there was a shipyard here, then the entrepreneur Eugène Burm built …

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58.6 km

The lock and weir complex also includes a fish passage in the form of a basin staircase. This is a construction that ensures that the fish can swim past the weir without any problems.
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58.8 km

Towpath along the Dender between Aalst and Dendermonde

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This section of towpath along the Dender River starts after the Wieze Bridge and runs until just before the Denderbelle lock. It's part of the Lower Dender nature reserve between …

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