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Another bird paradise – Market Square, Lier loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

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Another bird paradise – Market Square, Lier loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

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Another bird paradise – Market Square, Lier loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

02:55

50.7km

70m

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: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.4 km for 14 m

After 25.1 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Tunneling under railways Vrouwvliet

Highlight • Bridge

The architect can be proud of this...

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6.58 km

Roosendael Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

In the 13th century, Cistercian nuns founded an abbey in the Nete valley. Monastic life flourished there for five centuries. After the French Revolution, the domain evolved into a beautiful …

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15.8 km

View of the Anderstad Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this location you have a beautiful view of the goings-on at the Anderstad Lock.

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16.0 km

Oudendelft Lock and Split of the Nete and Netekanaal

Highlight • Bridge

The Nete Canal is a navigable connection (1350 tons) between the Albert Canal and the Rupel. The section between Viersel (Albert Canal) and Lier was dug in the period 1933 -1941.

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17.9 km

Hof van Ringen

Highlight • Monument

Landgoed Hof van Ringen is located in a wooded area on the banks of the River Nete near the city of Lier and was built in 1840. The house has …

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18.8 km

Another bird paradise

Highlight • Natural

The cycle path leads past this moor right next to the Nete. A huge number of water birds can be observed here.

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20.6 km

Sint-Jansbrug Lier

Highlight • Bridge

The Sint-Jansbrug is a former swing bridge over the Binnennete in the city of Lier.
The very first bridge was a wooden bridge from 1393, which was replaced by a …

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20.9 km

Market Square, Lier

Highlight • Historical Site

Do you have some time and fancy some history? Then be sure to take a look at the old town ("Oud stad") with its beguinage and belfry, which UNESCO included …

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44.1 km

Heerlijkheid van Berentrode

Castle

48.9 km

Vrouwvliet

Lake

50.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

17.0 km

14.4 km

927 m

421 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

22.9 km

2.52 km

862 m

166 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2022,Rondje Mechelen - Lier

Found on the website of the city of Mechelen: Rondje Mechelen - Lier. A very varied bike ride along car-free roads, towpaths, forest roads, etc.

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June 9, 2025,Mechelen - Lier

A nice route from Mechelen to the beautiful town of Lier with all its history. Along the Nete canal and the beautiful nature reserve back.
Fortunately there was less wind than yesterday. And my behind that is not used to longer bike rides can now recover 😁😉

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Another bird paradise – Market Square, Lier loop from Mechelen-Nekkerspoel

Tunneling under railways Vrouwvliet

Roosendael Gatehouse

View of the Anderstad Lock

Oudendelft Lock and Split of the Nete and Netekanaal

Hof van Ringen

Another bird paradise

Sint-Jansbrug Lier

Market Square, Lier

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