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The Bailey Bridge in Mol At the beginning of World War II, the bridges on the Kempen canals were blown up. With the liberation, the British built a temporary bridge in Mol, which still stands today. The bridge is a so-called Bailey bridge, named after its designer, R.C. Bailey. He developed this ingenious, modular bridge for military purposes. A Bailey bridge can be assembled without machinery, using only manpower. Such a bridge is actually only meant to be there for a short time, but in some places, such as in Mol, it remained. The pillars of the old bridge are still clearly visible.

A beautiful bridge over the Grote Nete river, not far from Merode Castle. You must cross the bridge to continue along the Grote Nete.

We enjoyed resting here.

The Beverlo Canal is a picturesque and historic canal in the province of Limburg, Belgium. Swans like to stay there.

The Canal to Beverlo is located in the province of Limburg and runs from the harbour basin at Leopoldsburg in a northerly direction to the Canal Bocholt-Herentals. The canal has a length of 14.8 kilometres and covers a total area of 21.6 hectares. Due to the absence of locks, the Canal to Beverlo can be freely accessed from the Canal Bocholt-Herentals. Banks, mostly natural and reinforced in some places. The canal runs through many nature reserves and there is little shipping.

The Sas'toren is a remnant of a historic lock complex that once played an important role in water management and shipping along the Nete in Duffel. The tower has both practical and symbolic value and is a reminder of Duffel's past as a waterway junction. Origin: The tower was built in the 16th or 17th century as part of a lock construction along the Nete. It was a crucial place for regulating water levels and supporting the local economy. Function: Lock operation: The tower was connected to locks that were used to regulate water levels, so that shipping and agriculture could be supported. Checkpoint: It was also a strategic place to collect tolls and monitor ships passing through the lock. Defensive function: In times of conflict, the tower offered protection and played a role in the defense of Duffel and the surrounding areas. Architecture Style: The Sas'toren is built of brick and has a robust and functional design that is typical for constructions with a water management function. Characteristics: Thick walls and narrow openings that made the tower defensible. A relatively simple but sustainable building style, focused on functionality. The Sas'toren Today Tourist value: The tower is a popular landmark for walkers, cyclists and history buffs exploring the region around the Nete. Heritage: It is a symbol of Duffel's industrial and maritime past and is part of the local heritage. Restoration: The tower has been restored over the years to preserve it as a historical monument and as a reminder of the time when waterways were the lifelines of Flanders.

Really beautiful and exciting, the paths and walkways with their information boards are so beautifully laid out and explained that you feel like you've been transported back to the smuggling era.

Because of the wooden bottom, you can hear the cars going from far away... Beautiful views over the canal through the many openings in the iron side wall...