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The Top 20 Attractions around Turnhout

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Turnhout. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Turnhout is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

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You will notice this bridge on your bike tour along the Kempen canals. It is a so-called Bailey bridge, one of the last of its kind from the Second World …

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Postel Abbey

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Imposing abbey founded in the twelfth century. It is the Premonstratensians who have cultivated the region since that time and consider hospitality to be of paramount importance. Because of their …

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Smugglers' route border crossing

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Deep in the dense undergrowth you suddenly come across a challenge on your hiking trail! Fortunately, you can cross the narrow Strijbeekse Beek via a narrow bridge. Once on the …

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Lovenhoek Nature Reserve

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Lovenhoek is a nature reserve of more than 145 hectares with a surprisingly many different habitats for plants and animals. Central was the hamlet of Lovenhoek, where several farms stood …

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Het Zwart Water

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Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform …

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Uitkijktoren SAS4

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If the legs still allow it, a climb is definitely worth it, for a nice pancake you go to the pancake boat (across the bridge).

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Beverlo Canal

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The canal to Beverlo is a connection on the Bocholt-Herentals canal. With a length of 15 km, this is just a small canal that connects to the dock of the Kamp van Beverlo

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Bailey Bridge Jagershof

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At the beginning of World War II, the original bridge was blown up. When our country was liberated, the English military replaced the destroyed bridge with one by D.C. Bailey designed temporary bridge that still proves its reliability every day.

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Kapucienenberg Land Dunes

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Tree roots attract attention here...

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Bridge Over the Grote Nete (Het Trammetje), Westerlo

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A very special location ... not so much the bridge but "Het Trammetje" = is a unique Lock system from a bygone era. Definitely think about it. How simple it can be sometimes ...

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The Top 20 Attractions around Turnhout

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

Postel Abbey

Smugglers' route border crossing

Lovenhoek Nature Reserve

Het Zwart Water

Uitkijktoren SAS4

Beverlo Canal

Bailey Bridge Jagershof

Kapucienenberg Land Dunes

Bridge Over the Grote Nete (Het Trammetje), Westerlo

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Most popular routes around Turnhout

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