Scheldt Riverside Trail – Temse Scheldt Bridge loop from Baasrode-Zuid
Scheldt Riverside Trail – Temse Scheldt Bridge loop from Baasrode-Zuid
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Scheldt Riverside Trail – Temse Scheldt Bridge loop from Baasrode-Zuid
02:14
38.8km
40m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
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Includes movable bridges
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After 20.2 km for 51 m
After 20.4 km for 51 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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5.42 km
View of the River Scheldt
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To the wide, deep sea,
The beautiful Scheldt flows
She brings health and life!
We rejoice:
O Scheldt! O Scheldt!
O mighty beautiful flood,
Hail!
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5.75 km
Scheldt Riverside Trail
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8.33 km
Esplanade - Sint-Amands Quay
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Interestingly, here you can also enjoy a unique experience called 'bank hopping'. The triangular ferry between Mariekerke, Moerzeke and Sint-Amands allows you to travel to the other side of the river in no time, giving you the opportunity to explore various scenic locations along the Scheldt.
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17.8 km
View of the River Near Temse
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19.8 km
Temse Scheldt Bridge
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The bridges connect landscapes and people.
Trains, cars, cyclists and walkers make daily use of this beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel. At 374 meters, the Scheldt Bridge is the longest bridge over water in Belgium and is also the last bridge over the Scheldt, downstream, towards the sea.
The first bridge was designed by Eifel and was completed in 1870.
She served in the railway connection between Mechelen and Terneuzen.
Because there were no cars or bicycles driving around at that time, it was only accessible to railway traffic and pedestrians.
With a length of 343 m (in 1870), it was immediately the longest bridge in Belgium.
During the First World War, the bridge suffered serious damage.
She was restored. Because she was and still is an important connection.
In 1940, however, it was blown up by French and Belgian engineers for strategic reasons.
After the war, the construction of a new bridge was given priority. The first pile was placed on June 2, 1949.
The solemn inauguration by King Baudouin followed on 19 December 1955.
The current bridge is 365 meters long.
In April 1994 the movable part was replaced by a new roller bascule bridge; the solemn reopening of the bridge took place on April 29, 1994.
On the side of Temse are two monumental statues by Karel Aubroeck: The Scheldt and The Waves. These were placed in 1958 and 1964.
Enjoy this horizontal work of art while pedaling or walking…
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19.9 km
Temse Bridge by Gustave Eiffel 1870
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As a cyclist you can safely cross the bridge or cross the N16 under the bridge.
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20.3 km
Temse Bridge
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The bridge suffered serious damage during the First World War but was repaired. During World War II, the bridge was blown up in 1940 by French and Belgian engineer troops for tactical reasons. A ferry was again set up until 1955.
The bridge was completed in 1955 and is 365 meters long. This made it the longest Belgian bridge over water until the construction of the new bridge.
Work on the current "old" bridge started on June 2, 1949. The bridge was completed in 1955 and is 365 meters long. This made it the longest Belgian bridge over water until the construction of the new bridge
This bridge provided space for the rail connection, a regional road with two lanes and pedestrian and bicycle paths
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20.5 km
View of Temse
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38.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.9 km
3.44 km
872 m
462 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
31.5 km
5.81 km
772 m
470 m
118 m
< 100 m
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