Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

01:04

18.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Berg van Trèskes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A small unexpected calf-biter along the Rupeldijk.

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1.73 km

Rupeldijk Cycling & Walking Path

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Widely used walking and cycling path. It can be particularly busy here on weekends. The summer bar Hellegat Hof in Niel Hellegat bears the fruits of this. A nice location to stay ...

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4.92 km

Interescaut historical landmark

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Historical explanation: Interescaut is the former power plant of Electrabel, located along the Scheldt at the mouth of the Rupel.
The once largest coal-fired power station in Europe was inaugurated …

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5.95 km

Laarkapel Schelle

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The Laar chapel in schelle The tour of the Laar chapel depicts the seven sorrows of Mary. The place of worship, dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows, dates back to …

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7.13 km

Benedenvliet - Schelle

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Traditionally, this Vliet was an important watercourse. During the flood, the Scheldt water penetrated to the castle of Cleydael in Aartselaar twice a day. In the Middle Ages, this location …

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7.62 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

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Today we can easily get through the gate, but in the past this was different.
History:
The Poor Man's Gate, which provides access to the monastery grounds of St. Bernardus …

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8.85 km

Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry

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Taking the ferry is always a little bit of travel.
You move from one country to the other...

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11.3 km

Scheepswerf Bridge

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New bicycle and pedestrian bridge was inaugurated on 07/07/2023.
New bridge over the river Benedenvliet connects the center of Schelle with the abbey of Hemiksem. For example, a direct connection …

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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