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De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – Gravel Path Along the Water loop from Gavere

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De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – Gravel Path Along the Water loop from Gavere

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De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – Gravel Path Along the Water loop from Gavere

01:49

7.05km

40m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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587 m

Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

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For a small park halfway up the slope, there is the "wonderful fountain of Saint Christiana" from 1913 in the form of a small chapel: a bluestone building with a gable and a crowning cross with a pointed arch niche framed by columns and archivolts, and inside a white marble statue of Saint Christiana. Above it, the inscription: "St. Christiana pray for us". Pedestal with a copper gargoyle and a semicircular water basin in front, signed at the bottom right: "F. Van Elsen & son Ecausinnes". An inscription in the rear facade states: "In memory of their noble ancestors and of all the parishioners who were buried here around the first church that stood here until the year 1824 - this memorial stone was erected - R.I.P. - By the Noble Lord Karel Count De Spangen and his noble Wife Maria Countess De Spangen Born Marquise de Rodes". Chapel in honor of Saint Christiana. She came to Christianize the region and immediately performed a miracle: water in dry times. Christiana made water spring up in various places.

Inside the chapel, there are several neo-Gothic sculptures. The undisputed showpiece is the polychrome altarpiece above the chapel altar. The artwork was donated by the city of Ghent at the time. The work was created in 1865 by Blanchard from Heusden. We see Christiana and her retinue upon their arrival in Dikkelvenne. They are blessed by Hilduardus and two deacons.

Furthermore, next to the altar, one can also find the statues of Hilduardus and Christiana.

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1.09 km

De Rotse and Hofmeerspad

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You must have done. Rest in combination with occasional cyclists approaching, which should not be a problem.

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1.35 km

Den Halsberg

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1.85 km

Gravel Path Along the Water

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Beautiful walking path next to the pond

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1.96 km

Path Behind the Castle

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Beautiful walking and cycling path

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2.16 km

Gravel Road

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3.02 km

Castle Monument of Gavere

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The village centre of Gavere originated at a fortified castle on the Scheldt, where the Lords of Gavere resided. During the Middle Ages, they were very important figures in the powerful county of Flanders. This political importance was reflected in their imposing castle. The original keep was expanded into a real castle around 1048. With the decline of the Lords of Gavere, the decline of the fortress also began. In the run-up to the Battle of Gavere (1453), the stronghold still played a crucial role, but after that the importance of the building waned. At the end of the 17th century, the castle was dismantled. The remaining remains would slowly disappear over the following centuries. In 1969, a modest and inconspicuous castle monument was built in the garden of the town hall.

In the 1990s, the idea grew to build a new castle monument, more striking than the old one. A castle ruin was imitated with the typical battlements and peepholes. This time it was given a prominent place at the foot of the Scheldt Bridge and immediately stands out when driving into the village. The location was also chosen for its symbolic value. When entering the monument, one can peer through the peepholes. One peephole is directed towards the place where the castle stood, while the other looks out over the Scheldt. Between the 9th and 12th centuries, this was the border between Flanders, which was under German rule, and Flanders, where the French king held sway.

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6.67 km

Saint Christian Chapel

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Beautiful chapel in a beautiful park (Quiet area)

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7.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.72 km

1.05 km

843 m

430 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

1.69 km

909 m

484 m

< 100 m

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De Rotse and Hofmeerspad – Gravel Path Along the Water loop from Gavere

Saint Christiana Chapel and Spring

De Rotse and Hofmeerspad

Den Halsberg

Gravel Path Along the Water

Path Behind the Castle

Gravel Road

Castle Monument of Gavere

Saint Christian Chapel

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