This old waterway, with beautiful poplars on both sides, is called the most beautiful walking path in Zeeuw-Vlaanderen! It is located in a relatively unknown part of West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen on the border between Aardenburg (NL) and Sint-Laureins (BE). The waterway was dug in 1300 for the transport of peat. The peat was extracted near Eeklo and transported to Aardenburg. Peat served as fuel at that time as trees became increasingly scarce and the population grew. The waterway is home to numerous remnants of creeks, such as the Oude Biezenkreek and Valeiskreek, which converge in the Groote Gat, as well as the Kruiskreek and Blokkreek. These creeks were formed by the floods of 1583, giving the Eekloosche Waterway a semi-natural character. After the peat trade, it was mainly used for grazing livestock. The total area is 26ha and is managed by Staatsbosbeheer.

The Eekloosche waterway is not accessible for dogs and is located in a grazing area; so keep your distance from the livestock.

This walk was created during a press trip organized by Pasar Wandelen with Gerrit Corremans.

If you want to experience the Eekloosche Waterway even more intensively and can’t get enough of the beautiful nature and tranquility, you can also walk the waterway back and forth. Click here for the route.