Picturesque Vlassenbroek 12.4 km

Picturesque Vlassenbroek  Walking or cycling from Dendermonde to Vlassenbroek 12.4 km

Be careful now, there is a diversion along the Scheldedijk (lit) Mechelsestenweg closed to cyclists.

The Vlassenbroek polder obviously owes its name to the village of Vlassenbroek, which lies in the lap of Dendermonde. The village is tucked away in a bend of the Scheldt and receives thousands of walkers, cyclists, and life enjoyers every year. The Gothic St. Gertrude's Church, which you can see towering above the landscape from the riverbank, is an iconic landmark. In the month of October, the colors are different than in summer.

Did you know that Vlassenbroek is also a particularly creative village? This artists' village has a magnetic attraction for everyone who loves art and beauty. In these streets, you will discover a rich variety of works by sculptors and painters. The picturesque surroundings must have something to do with it. The perfect place to get lost for a while, then.

The Sigma Plan has created wonderful landscapes in this region. And in the green Scheldt meanders near the picturesque village of Vlassenbroek, that will not be any different. Today, there is still the Vlassenbroek polder, a diverse landscape with rich vegetation. However, a new ring dike is currently being constructed here to protect the houses and villages nearby from flooding.