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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

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De Paepekelders Tourist Tower – The Zwart Water loop from Olen

03:03

40.5km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.9 km for 90 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

132 m

Olen Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The station building, which dates from 1878, houses the public café 't Stationneke. In addition to a well-stocked beer menu, this characterful brown pub also has a modest beer museum. …

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2

1.56 km

View of the Canal from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Water views are always an added value...

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3

11.3 km

De Hoge Mouw

Highlight • Forest

De Hoge Mouw is a provincial green area in the heart of the Kempen where conifers, sand dunes, fens and heathlands dominate the view. It is a beautiful location for …

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4

23.7 km

Heerle Chapel Poederlee

Highlight • Religious Site

The Heerle chapel is a chapel Poederlee, located on Heerle. In 1572 there was a clay chapel here, but it burned down in 1622 and was rebuilt in 1625. The …

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5

27.1 km

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

For over half a century, the Tourist Tower has stood at the highest point of Herentals. The current tower opened in May 1985. The structure has 112 wooden steps that …

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6

32.4 km

The Zwart Water

Highlight • Lake

Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform …

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7

32.5 km

The Zwart Water nature reserve

Highlight • Lake

A century ago and before that, the Zwart Water was a peat cutting company. That is why the name Black Water. It is a biodiverse area, with many species of …

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8

35.9 km

Terrace at Camping Floreal

Highlight • Cafe

beautiful location to relax

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B

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

11.0 km

8.59 km

4.61 km

3.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

9.52 km

7.25 km

3.78 km

1.25 km

130 m

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Monday 12 October

21°C

12°C

60 %

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