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Torendreef – Wortel Prison loop from Baarle-Hertog

Torendreef – Wortel Prison loop from Baarle-Hertog

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Torendreef – Wortel Prison loop from Baarle-Hertog

03:36

59.9km

80m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Wortel-kolonie

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.14 km

Road to Zondereigen

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet area with little traffic

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15.9 km

Bolkse Bossen

Forest

17.6 km

Historical site. An area with straight lanes and monumental buildings. The colony was a place where vagrants lived until 1993. To get to know more visit kolonienvanweldadigheid.eu/en/colony/merksplas-colony

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17.8 km

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

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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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21.3 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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29.1 km

Graafsbos

Forest

39.4 km

Forest Path in Wortel-Kolonie

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Wonderful path to discover.

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42.4 km

Bird Nesting Area at Wortel-Kolonie

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Take the time to take a look at one of the side paths on the right!

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44.0 km

Torendreef

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Imposing avenues give structure to the Colony. The domain of almost 600 hectares is laid out as a checkerboard of beautiful rectangular (almost square) plots. Stately avenues with trees more …

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47.6 km

Wortel Prison

Highlight • Historical Site

Until 1993, Wortel prison was a vagrant colony. With the abolition of the vagrancy law, the penal institution was used to house convicts. The buildings were converted, better secured and renovated.

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59.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

4.66 km

2.57 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

15.6 km

10.0 km

9.47 km

6.64 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

14°C

20 %

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Road to Zondereigen

Merksplas Colony

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

Wooden bridge and pond in Merksplas Colony

Forest Path in Wortel-Kolonie

Bird Nesting Area at Wortel-Kolonie

Torendreef

Wortel Prison

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