Damvallei Nature Reserve – Damsloot Lake loop from Lochristi

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Damvallei Nature Reserve – Damsloot Lake loop from Lochristi

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Damvallei Nature Reserve – Damsloot Lake loop from Lochristi

01:58

31.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.91 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.89 km

Hoenderstraat Tree-Lined Gravel Road

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Quiet stretch with little to no traffic.
Just be wary of wind as it has practically no cover.

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8.10 km

Damvallei Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful nature reserve near Destelbergen with the Damvallei Meer in the center and adjacent fishing pond.

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9.02 km

The Damslootmeer in Heusden was created during the construction of the E17 and is now a nature reserve. Windsurfing and wakeboarding are done on the lake by the members of Sailing Club RBSC Heusden.

Unfortunately, the trails around the lake are quite inaccessible to cyclists due to vegetation or closures.

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20.7 km

Damvallei Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

In De Damvallei you can go hiking in nature, near Ghent. It is a low moor, formed by some distant meanders of the Scheldt. The marked walking routes take you past flowery, moist hay meadows, a large number of peat pits, willow and alder thickets. Two lakes define the landscape.

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24.7 km

Zevensterrede Tree-Lined Gravel Path

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Beautiful gravel avenue with double row of trees

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25.8 km

Bergenkruis Pilgrimage Site, Destelbergen

Highlight • Religious Site

Pilgrimage site so-called Bergenkruis, located on the south side of Kwadenplasstraat.
Bergenkruis is a household name for Destelbergen residents. This ancient place of pilgrimage is known far beyond the municipal boundaries. The pilgrimage site and its spacious surroundings have been a protected village sight since January 23, 1981. All year round, passers-by stop on the wooden benches to pray or reflect in the silence of nature. The crucifix is worshiped and venerated to heal the sick, both human and animal.

Once a year, on the Ascension of Our Lord, the gates are wide open and hundreds of believers go on pilgrimage and attend the Eucharist celebrations in the open air. As usual, the pilgrimage is accompanied by a pleasant fair atmosphere.

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