Veere, the pearl of Zeeland

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Get ready for a walk through water, history and nature, in a landscape shaped by man and time.
The Kanaal door Walcheren, dug between 1870 and 1873 to connect Middelburg to the sea, is now a peaceful towpath. The creation of the Veerse Meer in 1960-61 transformed the former tidal area into a calm lake, profoundly reshaping the territory.

Around the lake, meadows, polders, reeds, canals and islets form a natural mosaic that is ideal for birds and aquatic life.
The village of Gapinge, perched on a slight hill, preserves a15th-century church and the memory of a rural past, while Veere recalls its former maritime influence.

A gentle, contemplative hike through water, landscapes and memory.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 17.00 km
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    Average duration: 4h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 7 m
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    Descent: - 7 m
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    Highest point: 8 m
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    Lowest point: -4 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 2.52 - alt. 6 m - Grote Kerk
  3. 2 : km 5.7 - alt. 1 m - Landschuurweg
  4. 3 : km 7.49 - alt. 2 m - Veerschekreek
  5. 4 : km 9.24 - alt. -1 m - Botjeszee Creek
  6. 5 : km 11.99 - alt. -2 m - Goldsteinseweg
  7. 6 : km 13.14 - alt. -2 m - Crossroads
  8. S/E : km 17 - alt. 1 m - Car park

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