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Not only in the Netherlands, but also just across the border are beautiful nature reserves and picturesque towns. For example, explore the area surrounding Lokeren, a town in East Flanders, Belgium. The city is located on the Durme River. Lokeren has traditionally been an important place for the textile industry; This was the largest source of income for Lokeren until well into the twentieth century. Hair factories in particular sprang up like mushrooms here. Near Lokeren you will find the beautiful Molsbroek nature reserve with an area of approximately 100 hectares. The landscape consists of alternating swamps, swamp forests, river dunes and moist grasslands. This means there is a wide variety of flora and fauna. The regional nature association, VZW Durme, manages the reserve and ensures that the area remains in top condition. There is a visitor center on the eastern edge where you can obtain more information about this beautiful area. You will also find the De Buylaers nature reserve in the built-up center, 5 kilometers from the center. This nature reserve is located on the left bank of the Durme and consists of twenty hectares of varied hay meadows and reed fields. The spontaneously naturalizing Lost Forest with its impressive drifting dunes borders this nature reserve. Lochristi is a place just west of Lokeren. Lochristi is best known for its flowers, azaleas and begonias. Some beautiful sights in Lochristi are the St. Nicholas Church, Rozelaar Castle with a beautiful park, the Pigeon Tower and the Beervelde park where the annual garden days take place. When you start your bike tour, you naturally want to be sure that your bike is in top condition. At the start and end point of the route you will find the Profile Dierickx branch. The bicycle specialist is ready to thoroughly check and repair your bicycle. With the bicycle discount pass you get a discount of 10 euros on maintenance and possible repair costs.