Bridge over the Dender – Dender River Trail loop from Opwijk

Bridge over the Dender – Dender River Trail loop from Opwijk

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Bridge over the Dender – Dender River Trail loop from Opwijk

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66.7km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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After 27.4 km for 359 m

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14.4 km

Bridge over the Dender

Highlight • Bridge

At the top of the bridge, you have enough space and even benches to safely overlook the Dender. This provides beautiful reflections.

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17.5 km

Dender River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Above Aalst, the Dender runs through a peaceful and green landscape, where the river flows past reed beds and lush grasslands. This part of the Dender offers picturesque views and …

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25.1 km

Grotekapellelaan Climb from Wanzele

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

27.6 km

Saint Denis Church

Highlight • Religious Site

With the Marian Year (1954: 3rd part of the "Messages of Mary") a Lourdes cave was built.
The city council gave its permission to build the cave on the grounds …

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28.6 km

Lotte's Homemade Ice Cream and More

Highlight • Cafe

very tasty ice creams

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32.0 km

Along the Serskamp Forests

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice asphalt job between Smetlede and Serskamp.

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51.3 km

Saint Aldegonde Church - Mespelare

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The church in the charming and rural town of Mespelare was classified as a monument in 1942. It houses a carillon with 21 bells. The church's lordship post was erected …

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52.2 km

Towpath along the Dender between Aalst and Dendermonde

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of towpath along the Dender River starts after the Wieze Bridge and runs until just before the Denderbelle lock. It's part of the Lower Dender nature reserve between …

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