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Hemiksem ferry service – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Aartselaar

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Hemiksem ferry service – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Aartselaar

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Hemiksem ferry service – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Aartselaar

03:56

15.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

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Bus stop

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7.16 km

Hemiksem ferry service

Highlight • Rest Area

Ferry with regular services. It can be quite busy here at times on weekdays. On weekends when the weather is nice, many day trippers use the ferry service.

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7.21 km

Callebeekstraat DeWaterbus stop Hemiksem

Highlight • Rest Area

DeWaterbus. You'll be fine.
DeWaterbus takes you smoothly to and from the city and the port, wherever you come from. It is a sustainable and fast alternative to the car.
You can also easily combine DeWaterbus with tram, bus or bicycle.
The 8 pick-up locations are: Lillo - Liefkenshoek - Kallosluis - Zwijndrecht - Sint-Anna - Steenplein - Kruibeke - Hemiksem
"Inexpensive, fast and sustainable on the road"

All information and timetables can be found at: dewaterbus.be/nl/schelde

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8.50 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

Highlight • Historical Site

Today we can easily get through the gate, but in the past this was different.
History:
The Poor Man's Gate, which provides access to the monastery grounds of St. Bernardus Abbey, played an important role in the 18th century for the needy from the wider area around the abbey. There is a chapel attached to the gate in which the poor first attend a mass before receiving alms or bread. In the past, mass distributions of herring and bread to the poor were organized on Maundy Thursday and All Souls' Day. But even in times of famine, such as in 1698, there is a rush here.

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8.91 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

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The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey was one of the richest in Western Europe. The French Revolution decided the fate of the Cistercians. The abbey church was demolished and a naval hospital was built in 1811 in the Napoleonic era. Later the building complex was still used as a prison etc. Now it is used as a town hall. The 14 ha park is simple but historic. There are also two museums. The Heemmuseum and the Tile Museum Gilliot. Definitely worth a visit.

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10.1 km

Bridge Between Hemiksem Abbey and Scheve Toren

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Bridge that makes the cycling / walking connection between Schelle and Hemiksem, away from the busy road. The bridge is located between the abbey and the Leaning Tower

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10.2 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey - Hemiksem

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey was one of the richest in Western Europe. The French Revolution decided the fate of the Cistercians. The abbey church was demolished and in 1811 a naval hospital was built in full Napoleonic time. Later, the building complex was still used as a prison, etc... Now it is used as a town hall. The 14 ha park is simple but historic. There are also two museums. The Heem Museum and the Tile Museum Gilliot. Well worth a visit.

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10.4 km

Railway Bridge Over the Grote Struisbeek

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A beautiful forgotten hiking trail that runs next to the Grote Struisbeek.
Hiking trail has been put on the map.
Hopefully many hikers can now enjoy this route.

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11.3 km

Grote Struisbeek Bridge

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This bridge is a blessing for walking and cycling along the Grote Struisbeek.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

4.52 km

4.42 km

1.44 km

446 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

3.95 km

1.52 km

1.33 km

395 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Hemiksem ferry service – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Aartselaar

Hemiksem ferry service

Callebeekstraat DeWaterbus stop Hemiksem

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

Bridge Between Hemiksem Abbey and Scheve Toren

Sint-Bernardus Abbey - Hemiksem

Railway Bridge Over the Grote Struisbeek

Grote Struisbeek Bridge

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