Sporty walking tour along the water in Helchin
Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium
Hiking route: 558135
Provided by: Leiestreek
11.0 km
02:45 h
626 kcal
17 m
Description
Take a nice walk through the rural municipality of Spiere-Helkijn and enjoy the view over the ridges of the Walloon neighbors of this area. You walk a bit along the Scheldt and you will also find several ancient sights here. In short, there is plenty to see during this trip.
Hoeve't Withof
At the start of this walk you will immediately pass a beautiful sight: the Sint-Janskerk in Helkijn. You then walk through a rural area full of fields, meadows and old farms. You will pass Hoeve't Wit hof, among others. This historic farm was built here in the 17th century by order of the bishops of Tournai. The farm is protected as a monument.
From Spiere to Helkijn
After more than 8 kilometers of walking you arrive in Spiere. Here you will find the Spiere lock complex and the old Spiere swimming pool. From Spiere you walk back to the starting point of the route in Helkijn. Along the way you will pass Hoeve Maes'la Folie\\\', a farmhouse from 1630.
Spiere lock complex
At Spiere you used to find a large meander of the Scheldt. This bend in the Scheldt made it difficult for ships to navigate here. The meander was straightened in 1920 and a lock was also built in that period. The lock bridges a height difference of about two meters. Take a look here and see how ships sail through the lock.
Hoeve't Withof
At the start of this walk you will immediately pass a beautiful sight: the Sint-Janskerk in Helkijn. You then walk through a rural area full of fields, meadows and old farms. You will pass Hoeve't Wit hof, among others. This historic farm was built here in the 17th century by order of the bishops of Tournai. The farm is protected as a monument.
From Spiere to Helkijn
After more than 8 kilometers of walking you arrive in Spiere. Here you will find the Spiere lock complex and the old Spiere swimming pool. From Spiere you walk back to the starting point of the route in Helkijn. Along the way you will pass Hoeve Maes'la Folie\\\', a farmhouse from 1630.
Spiere lock complex
At Spiere you used to find a large meander of the Scheldt. This bend in the Scheldt made it difficult for ships to navigate here. The meander was straightened in 1920 and a lock was also built in that period. The lock bridges a height difference of about two meters. Take a look here and see how ships sail through the lock.
Height Profile
The river Leie is the main attraction of the Leie region. Along the banks of this river and the other waterways in this region you can make wonderful trips by bicycle or on foot. You will also find lovely villages and bustling cities that are just waiting to be discovered.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
6 | 6 (8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
| Sint-Janskerk (Elleboogstraat, 8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.15 km | ||
3 | 3 (Doornikseweg, 8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.36 km | |
2 | 2 (8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.55 km | |
7 | 7 (8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.92 km | |
8 | 8 (8587, Spiere-Helkijn, Flanders, Belgium) | 1.18 km |
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