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Along the Kleine Nete River – The Zwart Water nature reserve loop from Nijlen

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Along the Kleine Nete River – The Zwart Water nature reserve loop from Nijlen

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Along the Kleine Nete River – The Zwart Water nature reserve loop from Nijlen

04:32

64.5km

160m

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: May 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.9 km for 292 m

Customers only

After 46.5 km for 90 m

Deliveries only

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Start point

Train Station

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7.81 km

Along the Kleine Nete River

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8.01 km

Grobbendonk Lock

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Old ingenious system to replace water. Is now a place of faded glory

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11.0 km

Ruins of the Priory of Our Lady Ten Troon

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Like an oasis, in the middle of the military domain, you will discover the ruins of the former priory Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Ten-Troon. The monastery was founded on the Hof van Grobbendonk on …

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11.6 km

Path Along the Kleine Nete

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Walking/cycling path along the banks of the Kleine Nete. Beautiful piece of nature to relax in. This has its charm in every season.

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14.6 km

Bridge Over the Nete

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This bridge is often used as a connection between the city, the Netepark and the surrounding nature reserve.

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22.3 km

The Zwart Water nature reserve

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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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47.6 km

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

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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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58.1 km

Albertkanaal Bridge

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Bridge over the Albert Canal...

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64.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

14.8 km

13.5 km

11.6 km

7.56 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

17.7 km

17.5 km

5.68 km

1.69 km

689 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

29°C

20°C

40 %

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Along the Kleine Nete River – The Zwart Water nature reserve loop from Nijlen

Along the Kleine Nete River

Grobbendonk Lock

Ruins of the Priory of Our Lady Ten Troon

Path Along the Kleine Nete

Bridge Over the Nete

The Zwart Water nature reserve

De Paepekelders Tourist Tower

Albertkanaal Bridge

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