The Water Mill – Den Bunt Nature Reserve loop from Hamme

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The Water Mill – Den Bunt Nature Reserve loop from Hamme

Hard

hikers

The Water Mill – Den Bunt Nature Reserve loop from Hamme

07:08

28.3km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

View of the Oude Durme River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this place you have a beautiful view of the Oude Durme. With a bit of luck you will see some water birds on top.

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1.88 km

A former tidal water mill first became a brewery and since 1986 Taverne De Watermolen, a nice stop for a bite and a tap on the water. The beer list is extensive, and there are tasty suggestions every day.
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2.97 km

Oude Durme

Lake

13.2 km

Floyd H. Chesmore Memorial

Highlight • Monument

For those interested in WWII - A bomber crashed in Moerzeke/Kastel

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13.4 km

Gaendijk Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can rest for a while

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20.4 km

Lippenbroek

Nature Reserve

22.1 km

Driegoten Ferry and Riverside

Highlight • Rest Area

Name for the hamlet in the east of Hamme near the Scheldt, which here forms the border with the province of Antwerp. Old toponym referring to the three inlets, gutters …

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24.7 km

De Bunt

Nature Reserve

24.9 km

Den Bunt Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The nature reserve Den Bunt is located in a corner formed by the Scheldt and the Durme. The 18 hectare large domain forest Driegoten extends from the foot of the …

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26.9 km

The Hamme Library

Highlight • Historical Site

The former monastery and Winter Chapel form the library's new home in the center of Hamme. The renovated building is full of charm. The position of the columns and pillars …

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27.0 km

The Church of Saint Peter in Chains

Highlight • Religious Site

You can request a guided tour of the church from Hamme Tourism (beleef.hamme.be/zien-doen/bezoeken-in-groep/bezoek-sint-pietersbandenkerk). During such a visit, you'll discover traces of a rich and sometimes turbulent past. The visit lasts 2.5 hours. Maximum 25 people.

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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.58 km

6.92 km

3.30 km

Surfaces