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, it is the second largest city in the province, after Antwerp. Mechelen serves as the capital of the Mechelen district and the electoral and judicial cantons of Mechelen. It is also the Roman Catholic headquarters of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels.

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Perrine

January 7, 2022

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Mechelen is a small town that can easily be visited on foot or by bike. You will discover magnificent Flemish architecture, the Dyle which crosses it, and above all a belfry and its carillon which rings a melody every quarter of an hour!

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 19, 2024

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A bit smaller, but oh so brave. Mechelen is not the largest of the cities, but that does not make it any less worthwhile. This historic and child-friendly city is almost built on heritage. There is the iconic St. Rumbold's Cathedral, the Burgundian city palace Hof van Busleyden, the cozy streets, churches and beautiful Baroque facades spread on the banks of the Dijle. More recently is the Holocaust memorial Kazerne Dossin. This keeps important, but pitch-black pages in our history alive.

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1. Mechelen – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

60.2km

03:31

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mechelen – Cycle path along the Nete loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

23.0km

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30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mechelen – Sion Bridge - Grote and Kleine Nete loop from Lier

56.3km

03:18

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Mechelen – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

2. Mechelen – Cycle path along the Nete loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

3. Mechelen – Sion Bridge - Grote and Kleine Nete loop from Lier

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