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Congovaart – The Cannon of Dessel loop from Sluis 7 Geel kolk

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Congovaart – The Cannon of Dessel loop from Sluis 7 Geel kolk

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Congovaart – The Cannon of Dessel loop from Sluis 7 Geel kolk

01:57

27.7km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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2.22 km

Congovaart

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The Congovaart connects the large lagoon, where the Yachtclub is located in Mol-Donk, with the "Bocholt-Herentals" canal at Sas 6. The canal was built at the end of the 19th …

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2.32 km

War Memorial Sas 6

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During the September days of 1944, five British and Scottish soldiers were ambushed at this spot on Sas 6.
They were met with machine-gun salvos by German soldiers from the …

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2.54 km

Towpath Canal Bocholt - Herentals

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The Bocholt-Herentals Canal is a canal in Belgium that connects the Zuid-Willemsvaart (in Bocholt) with the Albert Canal (in Herentals), over a distance of more than 60 kilometers. It is …

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10.7 km

The Cannon of Dessel

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More than 150 years ago, Dessel had its own cannon! Not to defend the territory and its inhabitants, but to fire shots of joy at celebrations and ceremonies. The cannon …

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14.0 km

The Boeretang 17th-century farmhouse

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This beautifully restored 17th century farm, now historical heritage, is quietly located.
Data on the origin and growth of the farm complex itself remain limited and unclear so far. The …

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23.1 km

Tabloo Parking

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Gratis parking aan Tabloo/Bistroo.
tabloo.com/nl

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27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

5.82 km

5.39 km

4.31 km

4.13 km

142 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

10.0 km

6.26 km

739 m

264 m

168 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Congovaart – The Cannon of Dessel loop from Sluis 7 Geel kolk

Congovaart

War Memorial Sas 6

Towpath Canal Bocholt - Herentals

The Cannon of Dessel

The Boeretang 17th-century farmhouse

Tabloo Parking

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