Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Kasterlee

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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Kasterlee

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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Kasterlee

03:13

52.3km

80m

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: September 9, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 34.3 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Stone Mushroom Sculptures at Prinsenpark

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Provincial Green Domain Prinsenpark
Kastelsedijk
2470 Retie

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Junction of Four Canals

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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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18.7 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

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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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18.7 km

Viewpoint

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Water view..

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19.9 km

View of the Canal Lock near Cafe Sas 5, Dessel

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Two barrages of the canal can be found in quick succession

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21.5 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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21.9 km

WWII Observation Bunker and Blue Bridge at Russendorp

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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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28.5 km

Border Road Netherlands-Belgium

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as the name says, this road forms the border between the Netherlands and Belgium through the woods of the Luijksgestelse Heide. Straight ahead and yet crosses the border.

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52.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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