The Albert Canal (French: Canal Albert) is a canal in Belgium that connects Liège with Antwerp via cities such as Genk, Hasselt, Geel and Herentals, and the Meuse with the Scheldt. In Flanders, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv manages the canal, in Wallonia the Autonomous Port of Liège. The canal takes its name from King Albert I and runs through three provinces, namely Liège, Limburg and Antwerp.
The canal plays an important role in Flanders for inland shipping and drinking water production.

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Cycling

You can go cycling on the Albert Canal. There is a well-developed path on both sides of the canal.

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Distance 5.16 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 30 m

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

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