A day-long walk along the Scheldt, taking the ferry at Sint-Amands. The walk starts at the church in Puurs, with parking available. The path is completely flat and away from the road network. It’s a relaxing day out that’s perfect for the whole family.
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Activity: Touring/Gravel -
Distance: 32.38 mi
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Duration according to the author: 4 hrs
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 75 ft
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Descent: - 72 ft
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Highest point: 49 ft
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Lowest point: -7 ft
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7 ft - Puurs
- 1 : mi 1.2 - alt. 10 ft - From Vilet
- 2 : mi 1.86 - alt. 10 ft - Junction of the circular loop
- 3 : mi 3.61 - alt. 16 ft - Wipheide
- 4 : mi 5.14 - alt. 13 ft - Driehuizen
- 5 : mi 6.29 - alt. 20 ft - Opdorp
- 6 : mi 7.6 - alt. 23 ft - N17
- 7 : mi 8.69 - alt. 10 ft - Jonge Briel
- 8 : mi 10.17 - alt. 10 ft - Escaut (fleuve)
- 9 : mi 15.16 - alt. 16 ft - Nature reserve
- 10 : mi 16.35 - alt. 16 ft - Durme
- 11 : mi 20.2 - alt. 13 ft - Route
- 12 : mi 21.4 - alt. 26 ft - Temse
- 13 : mi 24.83 - alt. -3 ft - Crossroads
- 14 : mi 26.56 - alt. 26 ft - Branst
- 15 : mi 29.54 - alt. 13 ft - Meir
- 16 : mi 29.99 - alt. 7 ft - Overheide
- S/E : mi 32.38 - alt. 7 ft - Puurs
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