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Motte Castle of Merksplas

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Motte Castle of Merksplas

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Motte Castle of Merksplas

Name: Motte Castle of Merksplas
Rating: 2

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Location: Merksplas, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Singletrack at the Wortelkolonie – Merksplas Colony loop from Turnhout

45.3km

02:46

60m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Forest Path in Wortel-Kolonie – Torendreef loop from Merksplas

62.9km

03:57

70m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Gravel Bike Path – Torendreef loop from Turnhout

61.7km

03:29

90m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 5, 2025

Here lie the roots of Merksplas.
Long before the Irish monks came to our country to convert the Old Belgians, there was a Sacred Forest in this region of Merksplas, called the “Looi”. The elevation between the current Melkerijloop and the Mark also formed a natural fortress for the Romans.
The name “Burcht” – Motteburcht – dates from that time.
In the early Middle Ages (5th to 10th century), the motte castle was still in use by the Lords of Merksplas.

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Jian C.

March 12, 2023

A very nice and well-maintained park.

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Location: Merksplas, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Motte Castle of Merksplas

1. Singletrack at the Wortelkolonie – Merksplas Colony loop from Turnhout

2. Forest Path in Wortel-Kolonie – Torendreef loop from Merksplas

3. Gravel Bike Path – Torendreef loop from Turnhout

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