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Albert Canal

Albert Canal

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Albert Canal

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Location: Riemst, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Lanaye Lock – Albert Canal Towpath at Kanne loop from Visé

38.4km

02:15

110m

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

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2. Lanaye Lock – Albert Canal Towpath at Kanne loop from Maastricht

64.7km

03:57

420m

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

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3. Lanaye Lock – Albert Canal Towpath at Kanne loop from De Karosseer

21.1km

01:14

70m

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

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Sanne Monsewije

May 21, 2025

Super nice cycle path next to the Albert Canal. This canal is 130 kilometres long and connects Liège with Antwerp. Fun fact: It was named after King Albert I and has played an important role in Belgian freight transport since 1939.

Originally built to connect steel factories and coal mines: today this canal is good for around 40 million tonnes of freight per year.

With six locks and space for ships up to 9,000 tonnes, it is an impressive piece of infrastructure!

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Christian 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♂️

October 8, 2021

The Albert Canal is a 130 km long wide canal located in Belgium. It connects the autonomous Port of Liège, located on the Meuse, to the Port of Antwerp, located on the Scheldt estuary and providing access to the North Sea. It bears this name in memory of Albert I, king of the Belgians.
The canal also provides access to the Lanaye, Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten, Bocholt-Herentals and Dessel-Kwaadmechelen canals.
Its construction began shortly before 1930. The primary goal was to create links between the Flemish and Walloon steel industries and the Limburg coal mines.
Its inauguration took place on July 30, 1939 on the occasion of the International Water Exhibition which was held in Liège from May 20 to August 31, 1939.
It has six locks. Originally built with a gauge of 2000 tonnes, it was widened in 1997 to allow the passage of 9000 tonne boats.
It supports traffic of 40 million tonnes per year.

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September 6, 2021

Perfect for walks along the water.

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Location: Riemst, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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