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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Dendermonde
Zele

View of the Paardeweide Ponds – Appels Ferry loop from Dendermonde

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Dendermonde
Zele

View of the Paardeweide Ponds – Appels Ferry loop from Dendermonde

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4.0

(4)

48

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View of the Paardeweide Ponds – Appels Ferry loop from Dendermonde

01:16

20.6km

40m

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: May 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.55 km for 151 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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825 m

Gratiebossen

Forest

2

3.07 km

Peat Cutter Statue at Donkmeer

Highlight • Monument

This statue of a peat cutter represents a profession from pre-modern times. In the 17th century, the demand for peat rose, which made the Donkmeer more important. This lake turned …

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3

3.62 km

Butterfly Garden at Donkmeer

Highlight • Natural

Very touristy and busy. You're better off in Berlarebroek, on the other side of the road...

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4

4.26 km

Cycle Path Along the Ponds

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Closed with a tractor lock, this is a nice asphalt cycle path along a stream and some ponds. Beautiful.

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5

11.9 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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6

16.7 km

Appels Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

A picturesque ferry (protected heritage!) in a picturesque setting. The film 'De Teleurgang van de Waterhoek', based on the book by Stijn Streuvels, was filmed here in 1971.

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7

17.2 km

Over and on the dike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Drive up the dike with a run-up and continue cycling on the dike or on the other side of the dike. Next to the dike the road is quite rough …

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8

18.9 km

Scenic Country Road

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B

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.87 km

2.46 km

2.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.36 km

1.46 km

1.10 km

966 m

124 m

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Thursday 21 May

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