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Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Kwaadmechelen

Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Kwaadmechelen

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Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Kwaadmechelen

03:46

61.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.47 km

Path along the Grote Nete

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Very quiet country road along the Grote Nete. There is no noise from cars, only bird whistling.

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18.3 km

Fish ladder on the Grote Nete

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The sound of it is also a caress in the ear...

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18.7 km

Ponds along the Nete

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Nice long stretch towards the Albert Canal.

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21.0 km

Along the Grote Nete

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Beautiful road along the Nete

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30.8 km

Tongerlo Abbey

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One of the 3 abbeys of the Norbertines in the region: Tongerlo, Averbode and Postel.

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31.4 km

Entrance Abbey Tongerlo

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One of the entrances to the Norbertine abbey...

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38.2 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

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The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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44.1 km

Saint Bavo Chapel

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This medieval chapel along the Trichelhoek used to be a place of pilgrimage against whooping cough. Now it is a popular wedding location for couples.

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61.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

10.3 km

8.39 km

5.88 km

3.97 km

163 m

115 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

12.8 km

11.9 km

11.7 km

1.24 km

414 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Kwaadmechelen

Path along the Grote Nete

Fish ladder on the Grote Nete

Ponds along the Nete

Along the Grote Nete

Tongerlo Abbey

Entrance Abbey Tongerlo

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

Saint Bavo Chapel

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