View of Donkmeer – Donkmeer loop from Dendermonde

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View of Donkmeer – Donkmeer loop from Dendermonde

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View of Donkmeer – Donkmeer loop from Dendermonde

01:33

6.12km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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583 m

View of Donkmeer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the quiet paths around the lake and through the surrounding nature. You will find beautiful views, water and nature, ideal for a relaxing walk.

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1.08 km

Donkmeer

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful path and always see a swan or duck... Fishermen also know their way around here...

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1.50 km

Decoy house and landmark tree

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This picturesque little house was not a bomb house, but had several functions: the decoy man kept his equipment there and used it as a temporary storage place for captured …

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1.78 km

Petting zoo

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Now there were no animals to be seen.

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3.76 km

Donkmeer

Nature Reserve

4.26 km

Nieuwdonk Provincial Recreation Park

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The domain is accessible daily from sunrise to sunset.
Free access to the domain, the swimming area is paid.
The domain is smoke-free from 2024. Smoking and vaping is only …

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4.32 km

Heron colony at Donkmeer Nature Reserve

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Reserve zone Donkmeer is of regional ornithological importance because of the presence of the only large breeding colony of grey herons in the Scheldt valley between Ghent and Dendermonde. The …

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5.27 km

't Weiken

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Tourists came and relaxed here by the water more than half a century ago. At that time, however, there were no deckchairs, the travelers used bales of straw for other …

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5.60 km

Peat Cutter Statue at Donkmeer

Highlight • Monument

This statue of a peat cutter represents a profession from pre-modern times. In the 17th century, the demand for peat rose, which made the Donkmeer more important. This lake turned …

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6.12 km

End point

Bus stop

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