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The Top 20 Lakes around Mechelen

Looking to visit the best lakes around Mechelen? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Mechelen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Mispeldonk Nature Reserve

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The Mispeldonk nature reserve originated, as the name suggests, on a higher area (donk) within a former meander of the Dijle. The residents of the historic Mispeldonk farm, which was …

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The Putten van Lacourt

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Swimming birds have a say in this...

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Broek De Naeyer Nature Reserve

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Broek De Naeyer nature reserve has an entrance here with bicycle shed.
Broek De Naeyer is a surprising natural gem with an industrial past.
The nature reserve consists of 66 …

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Hoefijzerput

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Kind of castle without a building...

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Eglegem Pond

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The Eglegemvijver (unofficially also Put van Hombeek) is a large pond of 36 hectares located southwest of the Belgian city of Mechelen. The majority of the pond is located on …

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Vrijbroekpark Gardens

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The ‘Vrijbroekpark’ is located between the Dijle and the Zenne, on the territory of the municipality of Mechelen. The boundaries of this park are formed by the residential area of …

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Hingenewiel

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The wheel is privately owned, but you walk right past it (on the Victor De Witstraat). No one knows for sure how the Hingenewiel was formed. We know that the …

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Great route

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A great path leads past the Eglegemvijver, an ideal place for surfers and sailing ship "learners", towards Antwerp.

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Breeven Recreation Area

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This original nature reserve is located in a depression that drains via the Guil to the Scheldt Valley. In the middle of this area is a beautiful pond that serves …

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Pond on the Kesselse Heath

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Worth a detour to visit this idyllic pond. During this period, the pond is embraced by a purple carpet. Unfortunately, there is not much water to be seen due to …

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The Top 20 Lakes around Mechelen

Mispeldonk Nature Reserve

The Putten van Lacourt

Broek De Naeyer Nature Reserve

Hoefijzerput

Eglegem Pond

Vrijbroekpark Gardens

Hingenewiel

Great route

Breeven Recreation Area

Pond on the Kesselse Heath

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