From Daknam to Stekene cycling route
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From Daknam to Stekene cycling route
- Length
- 41,5 km
- Time
- 2u 20m
- Terrain
- 80% Verhard
Daknam-dorp , 9160 Lokeren
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Two old, elongated railway beds, transformed into cycling paths, take you past the most beautiful natural areas of the Waasland region.
Daknam
Daknam
Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
You'll start your ride in Daknam, the smallest village in the Waasland region. Here you'll find various references to the medieval story 'Of Reynaert the Fox'. Indeed, the residents of Daknam are convinced that Reynaert and his clan roamed around here. You'll also notice this in the village's cafes and restaurants that bear the names of characters from the story. Pop into café Den Reynaert, and sample the house beer 't Vosken.
Daknamse Marshes
Spoorwegpad
Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
Spoorwegpad, Daknam
Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
You leave the village centre of Daknam behind you, and end up on the Spoorwegpad. This cycling and hiking trail, actually an old railway bed, takes you right through the Daknam Marshes. From the track, you have a good view of the hay fields, which are bustling with life.
Fondatie van Boudelo
Fondatie van Boudelo
Toerisme Waasland
Fondatie van Boudelo
Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen
You'll ride for quite a while along the Stekene Canal - or Stekense Vaart in the local parlance. This is where you'll find the Fondatie van Boudelo, an important natural area that belonged to the Abbey of Boudelo 800 years ago. There's no trace of the abbey today, but the nature that took its place is possibly even more monumental.
Steengelaag
Stekene
Bart Van Leuven
Between Stekene and Moerbeke, you'll ride over an old railway bed again. You'll cross the Steengelaag, a diverse natural area where clay was mined in the past.
Kerk en Grot O.L.V. van de Fietsers
Klein Sinaai
Sandra Koning
At the intersection with the Koebrugstraat in Klein Sinaai, you'll see signs directing you to the church and grotto of Our Lady of Cyclists. Worth the small detour, as the church is unique in Belgium. A cycling museum has been set up in the side aisles, featuring more than 100 jerseys from the likes of Eddy Merckx, Fabian Cancellara, Francesco Moser, Johan Museeuw, Philippe Gilbert, and many others.
De Oude Route
On the small detour to the church and grotto of Our Lady of Cyclists, you can take a breather at café De Oude Route. Drinks are available, or satisfy your hunger with a snack or sweet treat.
De Linie
Eksaarde
Tijl De Meulemeester
A small tarmac road takes you to Eksaarde, where you'll ride right past the De Linie nature reserve. Here you can't help but enjoy the vast nature and silence.
Den Bascuul
On the former Stationsplein in Eksaarde you will find Den Bascuul, a cozy bistro where almost all the ingredients on your plate come from organic suppliers from the surrounding area. In the afternoon, they also serve ice cream, pancakes and organic beers.