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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

Moderate

4.3

(18)

1,139

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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

03:07

41.6km

120m

Cycling

Moderate 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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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132 m

Olen Station

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The station building, which dates from 1878, houses the public café 't Stationneke. In addition to a well-stocked beer menu, this characterful brown pub also has a modest beer museum. …

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1.56 km

View of the Canal from the Bridge

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Water views are always an added value...

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2.28 km

Paved Side of the Canal

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Here you can choose between asphalt or gravel...

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12.4 km

De Hoge Mouw

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De Hoge Mouw is a provincial green area in the heart of the Kempen where conifers, sand dunes, fens and heathlands dominate the view. It is a beautiful location for …

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27.8 km

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

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For over half a century, the Tourist Tower has stood at the highest point of Herentals. The current tower opened in May 1985. The structure has 112 wooden steps that …

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33.5 km

The Zwart Water

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Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform …

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33.5 km

The Zwart Water nature reserve

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A century ago and before that, the Zwart Water was a peat cutting company. That is why the name Black Water. It is a biodiverse area, with many species of …

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37.0 km

Terrace at Camping Floreal

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beautiful location to relax

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41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

12.2 km

8.29 km

5.29 km

3.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

8.99 km

8.35 km

3.74 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

22°C

11°C

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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

Olen Station

View of the Canal from the Bridge

Paved Side of the Canal

De Hoge Mouw

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

The Zwart Water

The Zwart Water nature reserve

Terrace at Camping Floreal

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