In the heart of East Flanders, where the Scheldt river stretches out its peaceful arms, lies a land of water, woods and mysteries: Berlare Broek, Nieuwdonk, Maaidonk... names that whisper of nature and legends. Around the Donkmeer, a vast mirror of water, paths wind their way between wet meadows and old willow trees. Herons, kingfishers and deer remind us of the richness of unspoilt nature. Berlare Broek, a former peat bog, preserves the memory of a past when peat was extracted, before the water reclaimed its kingdom. Further on, Uitbergen Castle watches over the valley, and it is said that a white lady appears there on certain foggy evenings. Finally, between Paardenweide and Donhoeverpark, the Flanders of yesteryear reveals itself: a light breeze, reflections on the water and soothing silence.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 15.50 km
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Average duration: 4h 35
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 61 m
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Descent: - 61 m
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Highest point: 18 m
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Lowest point: -2 m
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1 m
- 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 2 m - Donk
- 2 : km 2.47 - alt. 6 m - Waterways
- 3 : km 3.81 - alt. 3 m - Broekse Vaart
- 4 : km 5.74 - alt. 14 m - N467
- 5 : km 7.43 - alt. 2 m - RWZI Berlare
- 6 : km 8.06 - alt. 13 m - Escaut (fleuve)
- 7 : km 10.22 - alt. 4 m - Chapel
- 8 : km 12.56 - alt. 1 m - Broekdam
- 9 : km 13.92 - alt. 9 m - Eendenkooi
- 10 : km 14.96 - alt. 5 m - N467
- S/E : km 15.5 - alt. 1 m
Other walks in the area
Between castles and forest, starting from De Pinte
The ramparts of Hulst
The green spaces of north-west Brussels from Jette station
Anderlecht Neerpede, along the stream
From Anderlecht to Dilbeek Castle
From the Flemish Ardennes to the Pays des Collines
Forest and its parks
Jogging or walking in Forest Park and Duden Park in Saint-Gilles
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