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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Boortmeerbeek

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Boortmeerbeek

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Boortmeerbeek

01:45

30.9km

30m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 12.5 km for 42 m

After 15.3 km for 43 m

After 28.1 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.97 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal

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Beautifully maintained towpath that forms a car-free connection between Mechelen and Leuven.

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12.5 km

Battel Bridge

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Important bridge to reach the Dijle city of Mechelen. This location is also a cycling junction. Pay attention and make the right choice.

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14.0 km

Thiebroekvaart

Lake

15.3 km

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

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Here, the Dyle, Zenne, and Leuven-Dyle Canals converge to flow into the Rupel via the Nete. Cyclist and pedestrian bridges allow you to cross all these waterways safely, avoiding any …

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15.5 km

Historic Zennegat Lock 18th century

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At this location you are at a historic lock.
The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuven Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest canals …

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15.5 km

Zennegat Lock

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At this location you are standing at a historic lock. The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuvense Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest …

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18.2 km

St. Joseph's Church Batteliek

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Battelik is a microbrewery and distillery, a place where the Battelaar and all passers-by can drop by to have a drink, dine well and meet each other in a casual …

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21.3 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

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The Leuven-Dijle canal connects the hinterland of Brabant with the Scheldt basin. The canal was already built in 1752! There are 5 locks that also date from this construction period: …

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28.8 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path

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the most crowsed bicycle road of the area :) I suppose

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30.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

8.08 km

4.33 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

7.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path loop from Boortmeerbeek

Leuven–Dijle Canal

Battel Bridge

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

Historic Zennegat Lock 18th century

Zennegat Lock

St. Joseph's Church Batteliek

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

Leuven–Dijle Canal Cycle Path

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