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Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Herzele

Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Herzele

Hard

5.0

(12)

407

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Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Herzele

05:49

106km

430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.1 km for 10 m

After 72.5 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

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13.5 km

Houtembos

Forest

31.6 km

Serskampse bossen

Nature Reserve

36.6 km

Nonnenbos (Serskampse bossen)

Nature Reserve

44.3 km

Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields

Highlight • Trail

Take the top lane for a great view.
This can also be done in wet weather.

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45.5 km

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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45.9 km

Kalkense Meersen

Highlight • Natural

Do you want to experience what total peace feels like? Then cycle through the Kalkense Meersen. Here, with the mighty Scheldt in the background, the water constantly plays hide and seek with the land.

This area was given back to nature, which now has free reign in the vast fields. Because the meadows around you are actually intended as a buffer in the event of a flood. Enjoy this masterly spectacle of rushing wind, wonderful silence and flushing water.

But the Kalkense Meersen are more than just a controlled floodplain. With various sub-areas such as Wijmeers, Bergemeersen, Paardeweide and Paardebroek, this area comprises no less than 950 hectares of valuable nature, spread over the municipalities of Wetteren, Wichelen, Laarne and Berlare. What you will also encounter when exploring the Kalkense Meersen are grazing cattle. They help ensure well-thought-out nature management. You can immediately recognize the typical Galloway cattle by their characteristic long hair.

Thousands of meadow birds seek refuge here, away from civilization - a fantastic sight. From the Scheldt dike you have a beautiful view over the landscape.

You can easily explore the area via the hiking route network Kalkense Meersen Donkmeer. It offers 165 kilometers of green tranquility with places that will stay with you. Thanks to the imposing expanse, the abundance of birds, the tranquility and the combination of land and water. But also because of the simple beauty of what you see.

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50.6 km

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former concrete road has been reconstructed since 2020. The old concrete pavement was used as an underlay for the new top layer. Nice recycling :-). Rides very pleasantly, but in winter there can be some mud splashing.

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58.3 km

Donkmeer

Highlight • Lake

A largely closed path to walk from Overmere towards Berlare Donk.

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58.7 km

Donkmeer

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake with many activities to do , best to visit in the morning .
Less people in the morning crowded in the afternoon when it is Good weather in summer.

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61.1 km

Gratiebossen

Forest

67.9 km

Berlarebroek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Nice singletrack throughout wood. Area with lots of small lakes.

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99.0 km

Ascent of Gotegemberg in Erpe Mere

Highlight • Climb

Gotegemberg is a short but challenging climb in the Denderstreek, which extends over a distance of 600 meters. This climb overcomes a height difference of 28 meters, resulting in an average gradient of 4.4%. Despite its relatively short length, the route offers a tough challenge.

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106 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

29.1 km

25.7 km

9.64 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

27.7 km

26.2 km

11.3 km

1.12 km

732 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

8°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Kalkense Meersen – Donkmeer loop from Herzele

Straight Gravel Path Through the Fields

View of the Old Scheldt Meander

Kalkense Meersen

Gravel Path Along the Kalkenvaart

Donkmeer

Donkmeer

Berlarebroek Nature Reserve

Ascent of Gotegemberg in Erpe Mere

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