Stories at Still Waters in the Landscape

Landscapes say more about our history than you might think. They are real stories that tell us how our ancestors lived here. What is special is that you can still see fragments of those centuries-old stories in our environment.

In this bicycle tour we show you the still waters in the landscape. Besides the great streams of Schelde, Durme and Dender, small, still water surfaces determine the landscape in our region. Pools, ponds and wide canals were much more common in the not so distant past than they are today. After all, the still waters had multiple functions for our ancestors. But even today, their role is far from over! We let you discover the stories of the silent waters in Wichelen and Schoonaarde via different heritage points. Via the ErfgoedApp you get extra information about these threatened, but for the future crucial landscape elements.

📏 23 km
📍 Social House, Oud Dorp 2, Wichelen
🏁 Social House, Oud Dorp 2, Wichelen