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Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Schelle

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Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Schelle

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Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Schelle

02:05

8.20km

20m

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 21, 2026

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2.18 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 …

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2.23 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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2.62 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 …

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5.03 km

Scheldt banks

Highlight (Segment) • River

Let the flow guide you. I admit this is not the most attractive part of the Scheldt border. But just keep going and you are in a more pleasant environment.

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5.83 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

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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 …

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6.20 km

Aresenup Marble bench

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A serene bench on the Scheldedijk to muse on Katja Nuyts. A young passionate woman of 32 years old was seriously injured near this location while practicing her hobby 'Jetski' …

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7.42 km

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

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A place that many look forward to and here it is. Finally a picnic table, time to relax. Grinning from the many cyclists or hikers who have also been looking …

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7.49 km

Laarkapel 17th century

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17th century chapel dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows. On location there is Brigand in memory of 200 years Peasant War.

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8.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

2.02 km

1.44 km

688 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.89 km

1.29 km

619 m

511 m

310 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Schelle

Sint-Bernardus Abbey - Hemiksem

Bridge Between Hemiksem Abbey and Scheve Toren

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

Scheldt banks

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

Aresenup Marble bench

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

Laarkapel 17th century

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