Scheldedijk – Silence Walking Trail - Weert loop from Mariekerke

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Scheldedijk – Silence Walking Trail - Weert loop from Mariekerke

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Scheldedijk – Silence Walking Trail - Weert loop from Mariekerke

02:24

9.52km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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321 m

Scheldedijk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On this part of the Scheldt dike you have no view of the stream through the salt marsh.
The path on the dike is for everyone.
Know that it can be quite busy here.
Here's an appeal, the Scheldedijk is there for everyone.
Be courteous to each other.

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978 m

Schoorlandwiel

Highlight • Lake

A Schoorland wheel, collar wheel or gully hole...
Like these round water features, many can be found behind the Scheldt dikes between Branst, Weert, Buitenland and Hingene.
They are silent witnesses of the dike breach in 1552. For years the water has been given free rein in the hinterland.
The dike breaches were eventually closed.

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2.27 km

View of ‘slack tide’ or ‘still water’

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A bench and with a bit of patience you can enjoy the ‘neap tide’ or ‘still water’ at this location. The neap tide refers to the short period of twenty minutes when the tide turns. From ebb to flood or vice versa, there is almost no current at that moment. Tough men used to try to swim across the Scheldt. ‘Stille waters’ therefore refers to neap tide, but even more to things that should not be known, secrets that are better kept secret.
A successful Flemish series was also named after ‘Stille Waters’ in 2001.
If waiting for the neap tide takes too long, enjoy the wheels in the hinterland in the meantime. These bodies of water were created by a dike breach in 1552.

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2.72 km

Het Stort Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Stort nature reserve on the bank of the Scheldt is a salt marsh area that was originally used for wine or rot cultivation (these are used for weaving baskets). The former pilot whales are forested, but the presence of species such as white willow, yellow willow, cat willow and almond willow still indicates the earlier use and management as coppice wood. The plot was completely cleared for the last time in the 1950s.

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4.88 km

De Zilverreiger Regional Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A perfect base from which to discover the Scheldeland.
A museum that collects the lost past.
The old village school, built in the early 1900s, is located in a picturesque area between the Scheldt and the Old Scheldt. The museum houses a treasure trove of the fortunes of the local crafts. A true discovery. The Egret brings 'Ode to Crafts'
Tip: You can also rent bicycles there to discover the beautiful surroundings of Klein-Brabant.

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5.14 km

Saint Anne's Church, Weert

Highlight • Religious Site

Weert already had a chapel, which was incorporated in 1787 as a choir in a brick church.
In 1859 the church was enlarged according to a design by Joseph Schadde. The nave was extended and a choir and a transept were built. Sacristies were also added. In 1875 the tower was demolished and a new one built according to a design by Léonard Blomme. The windows were renewed in 1929.
The church was deconsecrated in 2021.
(Wikipedia)

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5.81 km

Silence Walking Trail - Weert

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Silence can do you good. Worth repeating.

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6.88 km

Small cottage in Weert - Klein Brabant

Highlight • Structure

One of the smallest houses in Weert - Klein Brabant.
Looks cute.
Perfect for a short stay.

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9.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

1.20 km

734 m

265 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

2.35 km

1.83 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

12°C

8°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 1, 2022,Tussen Branst - Schelde en Weert

Walk via junctions 32 - 49 - 48 - 47 - 45 - 44 - 23 - 24 - 46 - 47 - 48 - 23 - 24 - 46 - 47 - 48 30 - 31 - 32. Parking space at the church of Branst. Departure junction 32 in the Beerdonkstraat. But 1/4 unpaved.

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May 25, 2025,stiltewandeling Weert - Bornem

Today on the road with our Belgian neighbors. Looked up 10 most beautiful walks in Antwerp. And there I found this one. Was the most beautiful walk in Belgium in 2018. It was very beautiful and indeed quiet, except for the strong wind.

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