Mechelen – Zennegat loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

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Mechelen – Zennegat loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

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(40)

400

riders

Mechelen – Zennegat loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

01:41

29.6km

60m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 15.3 km for 10 m

After 21.6 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Mechelen

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Mechelen, located in the province of Antwerp, is a central city in the south of the province, between Antwerp and Brussels on the Dijle river. With 86,911 inhabitants in 2021, …

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7.34 km

View of the Grote Vijver floodplain

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A Natural Area full of life. Take a moment to look, possibly with binoculars, over the flood area. It is a paradise for birds and bird watchers.
The nature reserve …

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8.03 km

Blue Pedestrian Bridges at the Three Rivers Point

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The blue bridges are popularly known among cyclists and walkers.
Two hundred meters away is a cozy terrace, De Drie Rievieren, where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger.
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8.21 km

Fishing Pit

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Where you can find fishermen on the waterfront.

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8.59 km

Confluence of the Dijle and Nete = Rupel

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At this location you have a view of the starting point of the shortest river in Belgium - the Rupel. In the municipality of Schelle, only 12 km further Rupel …

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20.0 km

View of the confluence of the Nete and Dijle = Rupel

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At this location you have a good view of the confluence of the Nete and the Dijle. This is where the story of the Rupel begins.
Because this river has …

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20.5 km

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

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Beautiful bridge constructions over the Dijle and the Nete. The bridges are a very important link in the region for commuting and recreation.
Bridges connect people and landscapes. Know that it is quite busy here on weekends.

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21.2 km

Zennegat

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Where the Zenne, the Leuven-Dijle canal and the Dijle flow into each other, lies the Zennegat, a non-conformist hamlet with artistic residents and a few brown pubs.

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22.1 km

Archaeological Site

29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

4.24 km

185 m

173 m

124 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

3.25 km

2.29 km

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

6°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

January 24, 2026,Rivierenland - Fietsen langs boorden van Rupel & Dijle

Rivierenland - Cycling along the banks of the Rupel and Dijle.

The first cycling tour of 2026 takes us through Rivierenland, along the banks of the Rupel and Dijle rivers. We depart from Boom and follow the Rupel upstream towards the iconic 3Ri4en area. The Blue Bridges form an important intersection here where cyclists, walkers, and water meet.

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