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The Top 20 Attractions around Mechelen

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Mechelen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Mechelen 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

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

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Beautiful bridge constructions over the Dijle and the Nete. The bridges are a very important link in the region for commuting and recreation.
Bridges connect people and landscapes. Know that it is quite busy here on weekends.

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Netekanaal Cycle Path

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Always nice cycling next to the canal on perfect asphalt.

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Blue Pedestrian Bridges at the Three Rivers Point

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The blue bridges are popularly known among cyclists and walkers.
Two hundred meters away is a cozy terrace, De Drie Rievieren, where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger.
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Zennegat

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Where the Zenne, the Leuven-Dijle canal and the Dijle flow into each other, lies the Zennegat, a non-conformist hamlet with artistic residents and a few brown pubs.

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Mechelen

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Mechelen, located in the province of Antwerp, is a central city in the south of the province, between Antwerp and Brussels on the Dijle river. With 86,911 inhabitants in 2021, …

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Kesselse Heath

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In the Provincial Green Domain of Kesselse Heide you will discover the Kempen as it looked for a long time: a mix of scrub heather, coniferous and deciduous forest, sandy …

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Temse Scheldt Bridge

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The Scheldt Bridge near Temse is an important link in the region and is part of the Temse skyline.
The bridges connect landscapes and people.
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St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen

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The St. Rombouts Tower is Mechelen's showpiece: It is the tower of the cathedral from the 15th century, 97 meters and more than 500 steps high. The ascent takes about …

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Schelde Bend at Sint-Amands

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According to insiders, you will find the most beautiful bend in the Scheldt at the authentic Scheldt village of Sint-Amands. You will undoubtedly recognize it from the successful series ‘Stille …

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Fort Kessel

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You can walk around it completely...

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The Top 20 Attractions around Mechelen

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

Netekanaal Cycle Path

Blue Pedestrian Bridges at the Three Rivers Point

Zennegat

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Kesselse Heath

Temse Scheldt Bridge

St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen

Schelde Bend at Sint-Amands

Fort Kessel

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