Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

01:30

23.8km

30m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 km

Motte Castle of Merksplas

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In the early Middle Ages (5th to 10th century), the motte castle was still in use by the Lords of Merksplas.
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4.97 km

Graafsbos

Forest

14.2 km

Dirt Road Near Merksplas

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After the Colony in Merksplas, continue enjoying nature

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16.3 km

Merksplas Colony

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The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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17.9 km

Colony 7 Brasserie & Café

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Nice brasserie in a beautiful location. Ideal to leave for walking, running, cycling, mtb,... and afterwards to enjoy good food.

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18.0 km

Historical site. An area with straight lanes and monumental buildings. The colony was a place where vagrants lived until 1993. To get to know more visit kolonienvanweldadigheid.eu/en/colony/merksplas-colony

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18.2 km

Merksplas chapel

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Big free parking place next to the chapel.

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18.2 km

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

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The monumental space of the former prison chapel of Merksplas colony has been used as an event location for a number of years.
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