The Leuven-Dijle Canal has been connecting the Vaartkom in Leuven with the Dyle since 1752. The canal - formerly also known as the Leuvense Vaart - is 30 km long and ends in the Zennegat.

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The Kanaal Leuven-Mechelen, also known as the Leuven-Malines Canal, is a waterway located in the Flemish Region of Belgium. This canal connects the city of Leuven with the city of Mechelen, crossing the Flemish countryside. It is about 30 kilometers long.

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1. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven–Dijle Canal loop from Heverlee

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2. Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Mechelen

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3. Tervuren Park Ponds – Leuven–Dijle Canal loop from Montgomery

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Elevation 10 m

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: Boortmeerbeek, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Leuven–Dijle Canal

1. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven–Dijle Canal loop from Heverlee

2. Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Mechelen

3. Tervuren Park Ponds – Leuven–Dijle Canal loop from Montgomery

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