De Schootse Hoek – Graafsbos loop from Hoogstraten

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De Schootse Hoek – Graafsbos loop from Hoogstraten

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De Schootse Hoek – Graafsbos loop from Hoogstraten

03:21

46.3km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Wortel-kolonie

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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318 m

St. Catherine's Church, Hoogstraten

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Catherine's Church is the third highest (104.7m) church building in Belgium. Characteristic is the red Kempen brick, which is rarely used for towers of that size. The tallest …

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11.5 km

Crossing over Ringwal Kolonie 5-7

Highlight • Historical Site

A barrier dug by humans to prevent possible escapes during the heyday of the colony's existence. Now you can enjoy the peace and quiet at this ring wall. The waterfronts are colored differently each season.

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14.3 km

Kapelstraat Avenue, Merksplas Colony

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Beautiful, straight avenue in the woods and along Merksplas Colony.

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14.6 km

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

Highlight • Religious Site

The monumental space of the former prison chapel of Merksplas colony has been used as an event location for a number of years.
The Chapel of Merksplas Colony is a …

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18.2 km

Wooden bridge and pond in Merksplas Colony

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The large swimming pool, dug by the prisoners.
A beautiful piece of nature. It is no longer a swimming pond. But there are enough ducks and other water birds.

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26.3 km

Graafsbos

Forest

35.6 km

Tree-Lined Avenues of Wortel-Kolonie

Highlight • Cycleway

built by the vagrants

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38.8 km

View of the Merkske Valley Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

A visit to the Merkske Valley is worthwhile all year round.
Walking along a naturally meandering river in combination with the great variety in the landscape and the absolute tranquility …

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42.0 km

De Schootse Hoek

Nature Reserve

46.2 km

Sint-Katharinakerk Cathedral of the Noorderkempen

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint Catherine Church is a permanent fixture on the horizon in Hoogstraten. This impressive church was built between 1524 and 1546 by order of Count Antoon de Lalaing and …

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46.3 km

End point

Parking

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