Beverlo Canal – Jagershof Bailey Bridge loop from Leopoldsburg

Beverlo Canal – Jagershof Bailey Bridge loop from Leopoldsburg

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Beverlo Canal – Jagershof Bailey Bridge loop from Leopoldsburg

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80.9km

130m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.74 km

Beverlo Canal

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The Canal to Beverlo is a branch of the Bocholt-Herentals Canal near the hamlet of "Blauwe Kei" in Lommel. It is one of the seven Kempen canals between the Maas and the Scheldt.
Construction started in 1854 and was completed three years later. The canal was dug mainly for military reasons. After the independence of Belgium, the Beverlo Camp was established in Beverlo from 1835 onwards (called Leopoldsburg from 1932). The Camp needed good access roads for the supply and transport of heavy military equipment. Afterwards, the canal also became important for the metal industry (Vieille Montagne), which settled along the canal in Balen in 1889.
The canal ends in the harbor basin of Leopoldsburg and is free of locks.

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11.5 km

Canal Trail

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Gravel passage along the canal.

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21.7 km

Three Bridges along the Canal in De Maat Nature Reserve

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Quiet traffic-calmed route through nature and along the canal

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25.0 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

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Because of the wooden bottom, you can hear the cars going from far away... Beautiful views over the canal through the many openings in the iron side wall...

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25.1 km

Jagershof Bailey Bridge

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At the beginning of World War II, the original bridge was blown up. When our country was liberated, the English military replaced the destroyed bridge with one by D.C. Bailey designed temporary bridge that still proves its reliability every day.

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30.3 km

The Dessel Ramp

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A very short track to the channel. The special thing: a few meters in altitude :-)

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42.6 km

Prinsenpark

Nature Reserve

44.7 km

Path Along the Water

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A pleasant, atmospheric connection, with a beautiful view of the water.

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59.1 km

Gravel Paths and Forests Near Mol

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If you pass this region make sure to check out this spot and the surroundings! If you want Acres and Acres of green land and woods you'll love this! Personally I got a feeling I can create a ton of route's in this area. I simply adore it.

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