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Oude Sequoia – Looiweg ophaalbrug Runde von Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

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Oude Sequoia – Looiweg ophaalbrug Runde von Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

Stefan Weitz planned a bike ride

August 28, 2022

Oude Sequoia – Looiweg ophaalbrug Runde von Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

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01:13

21.3km

17.5km/h

20m

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Overview

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.

Includes a movable bridge

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After 14.2 km for 23 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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261 m

Plum Bridge Memorial - Bridgehead 1944

Highlight • Monument

Monument for the bridgehead of Rijkevorsel where the British were able to cross the Schoten-Turnhout canal in the night of 24 to 25 September 1944. They were assisted by men from the Secret Army of Turnhout, Beerse and Rijkevorsel.

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335 m

Lock 1 Rijkevorsel

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First of 10 locks on the Dessel - Schoten canal. 51.5 m long, 6.7 m wide and a draft of 2.1 m.

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5.70 km

Sint-Laurentiuskerk Tower (Tornado Tower), Oostmalle

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June 25, 1967 started with good weather. Later in the day it became very hot until it suddenly became dark outside as if evening was falling. The hands of the …

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6.11 km

Het Koetshuis

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The artwork by May Claerhout symbolizes the long-distance hiking trail GR Kempen. (During our visit, 'De Wandelaar' was dressed in a promo apron from buy local.)
This large Routepad runs …

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6.39 km

Old Sequoia

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Very old rare park tree that has withstood many literal and figurative storms. He outlives all his castle inhabitants. Behold and enjoy its magnificence.

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14.3 km

Towpath Along the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

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64 km car-free cruising. Just be careful at the intersections.

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20.3 km

Looiweg Drawbridge

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Interesting location with historical value.
During the liberation period, September 1944, the Allies crossed the Kempen Canal here.
More explanation on site.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.39 km

1.12 km

331 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

7.88 km

609 m

388 m

368 m

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Oude Sequoia – Looiweg ophaalbrug Runde von Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

Plum Bridge Memorial - Bridgehead 1944

Lock 1 Rijkevorsel

Sint-Laurentiuskerk Tower (Tornado Tower), Oostmalle

Het Koetshuis

Old Sequoia

Towpath Along the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

Looiweg Drawbridge

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