Rustberg Climb – Vrijthout Climb loop from Nieuwkerken-Waas

Rustberg Climb – Vrijthout Climb loop from Nieuwkerken-Waas

Hard

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1,090

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Rustberg Climb – Vrijthout Climb loop from Nieuwkerken-Waas

06:13

130km

570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 8.27 km for 51 m

After 122 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.38 km

Scheldebrug Bornem–Temse

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From the bridge you have a very nice view of Temse with the remains of the ruined Boelwerf in the background.

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8.56 km

Temse Scheldt Bridge

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The Scheldt Bridge near Temse is an important link in the region and is part of the Temse skyline.
The bridges connect landscapes and people.
Trains, cars, cyclists and walkers …

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40.9 km

Affligem Abbey

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Affligem Abbey:
* The Abbey of Affligem is considered the most impressive abbey foundation of the Benedictines in the Low Countries.
* The abbey was probably founded in 1062 by …

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47.6 km

Lombeekveld Path

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Better known to the locals as “Lombeekveld” :-)

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63.2 km

Rustberg Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

climb of 1.4km at 3.6%. You ascend in the first half on a double track section, but you do not scare the cars. The 2nd half is a single track …

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74.2 km

Vrijthout Climb

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Sturdy short climb where you can hurt your fellow companions. ;-)

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76.6 km

Was already a cycling highlight, which of course applies to the touring cyclist:
- Nice view on the valley, pretty good road surface;
- Practical extension of the cycle path along the railway;
- Quiet road.

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80.6 km