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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Turnhout
Rijkevorsel

Looiweg Drawbridge – Gravel Path Along the Canal loop from Rijkevorsel

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Turnhout
Rijkevorsel

Looiweg Drawbridge – Gravel Path Along the Canal loop from Rijkevorsel

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Looiweg Drawbridge – Gravel Path Along the Canal loop from Rijkevorsel

01:55

32.2km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.8 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Stone tower mill - 1861

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This stone mountain mill from 1861-62 is the last remaining of the many mills that Rijkevorsel once had. Grain has certainly been milled here since 1440. At the start of …

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2.96 km

Looiweg Drawbridge

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Interesting location with historical value.
During the liberation period, September 1944, the Allies crossed the Kempen Canal here.
More explanation on site.

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3

8.02 km

Bridge 6 Beerse

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The reconstruction of drawbridge 6 in 2019 is especially good news for vulnerable road users. In the past, cyclists and pedestrians still had to cross the bridge between the cars. …

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4

12.5 km

Looypaal

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At this location, an ancient boundary marker attracts attention.
The Looypaal is the meeting point of the municipal boundaries of Beerse, Turnhout and Vosselaar. The boundary marker is also called Vossepaal.

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5

23.8 km

Gravel Path Along the Canal

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6

24.8 km

Gravel Path Along the Canal

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In this vast nature reserve (170 hectares) you can admire water birds, deer and other animals from three different viewing huts. In addition, (other) winged friends such as hawk, black …

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27.8 km

Easy to cycle on and off, nice view.

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8

28.7 km

Lock 1 Rijkevorsel

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First of 10 locks on the Dessel - Schoten canal. 51.5 m long, 6.7 m wide and a draft of 2.1 m.

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

9.77 km

6.34 km

3.00 km

2.70 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

11.6 km

3.34 km

2.17 km

1.36 km

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

3 %

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