Intermediate bike 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: August 7, 2025

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565 m

Merksplas Colony

Candle straight lanes and monumental buildings dominate the landscape in Merksplas Colony. In the past, vagrants lived here and were sent to the Colony. Because they were poor, begging or …

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570 m

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

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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2.67 km

Blakheide

Forest

7.34 km

Looiweg Drawbridge

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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21.1 km

Wortel - Kolonie Vagrants' Cemetery

Quite a confrontational location.
The White Crosses are silent witnesses to the vagabond past.
The vagabonds were given a number when they arrived in the Colony. On many white crosses …

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22.3 km

Wortel-Kolonie

A historic location where vagrants have made a living in the past. Now an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area by bike or simply walking through the landscape.

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35.3 km

"Speelbos"

Forest

35.7 km

Carons Hofke

Here in the Caron's Hofke lie the roots of Merksplas.
Long before the Irish monks came to our country to convert the Old Belgians, there was a Sacred Forest in …

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35.7 km

Pond at Caron's Hofke, Merksplas

A Resting Place at the pond of Caron's Hofke is inviting to stay for a while.
At the initiative of artist Pien Storm van Leeuwen, in collaboration with the neighbouring …

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38.8 km

Wooden Bridge and Pond in Merksplas-Kolonie

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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40.3 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

8.52 km

6.47 km

4.82 km

273 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

13.7 km

4.75 km

4.12 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

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Merksplas Colony – Wortel-Kolonie loop from Merksplas

Merksplas Colony

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

Looiweg Drawbridge

Wortel - Kolonie Vagrants' Cemetery

Wortel-Kolonie

Carons Hofke

Pond at Caron's Hofke, Merksplas

Wooden Bridge and Pond in Merksplas-Kolonie

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