Junction of Four Canals – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Dessel

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Junction of Four Canals – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Dessel

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Junction of Four Canals – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Dessel

03:18

44.4km

100m

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: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.2 km for 95 m

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Start point

Parking

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4.79 km

Junction of Four Canals

Highlight • Structure

In addition to the Albert Canal and the Bocholt-Herentals Canal, the Dessel-Schoten Canal is connected to the Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal, which is an extension of it and is also connected to the Albert Canal on the east side.

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9.86 km

WWII Observation Bunker and Blue Bridge at Russendorp

Highlight • Historical Site

The bunker, on the Russendorp road, was part of the defenses along the canal and is accessible. It's on the south side of the bridge.

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15.2 km

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice lookout tower with an even better overview of the area... The Sahara, the ponds and the forests can be seen in one package...

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31.5 km

The Blue Boulder

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The Blauwe Kei - De Maat area actually consists of three unique nature areas, each with its own character. Haylands, deciduous forests, heaths, fens, shallow ponds and marshes alternate in …

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31.6 km

Beverlo Canal

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The Bocholt-Herentals Canal (also known as the Kempen Canal or the Maas-Scheldt Canal) is a canal in Belgium that connects the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal in Bocholt with the Albert Canal in …

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34.6 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Because of the wooden bottom, you can hear the cars going from far away... Beautiful views over the canal through the many openings in the iron side wall...

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36.1 km

Kanaalmeer

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful cycle path on the Kanaalmeer, former gravel pit.

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36.3 km

Kanaalmeer

Lake

39.0 km

Zen in Mol

Highlight • Monument

To put the Mole lakes in the spotlight and welcome all tourists, the municipality of Mol is launching the slogan 'ZEN in Mol'. The giant letters were placed on the Kanaalplas for the first time in 2020.
For cyclists; toerisme.gemeentemol.be/aanbod/1086/fietslus-zen-in-mol

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44.4 km

End point

Parking

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