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The Zwart Water – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Bouwel

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The Zwart Water – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Bouwel

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The Zwart Water – De Paepekelders Tourist Tower loop from Bouwel

02:43

40.7km

110m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 79 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.88 km

Chapel of 't Heiken

Highlight • Religious Site

At the chapel aan 't Heiken in Vorselaar is also a popular picnic and break place. Cyclists and walkers can relax there and strengthen the inner man . Pidpa also …

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2

15.1 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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15.1 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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4

18.5 km

Terrace at Camping Floreal

Highlight • Cafe

beautiful location to relax

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5

27.0 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

37.6 km

Grobbendonk Lock

Highlight • River

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

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7

37.8 km

Along the Kleine Nete River

Highlight • River

nice app

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8

39.1 km

Albertkanaal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the Albert Canal...

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.48 km

8.29 km

3.92 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

11.0 km

8.72 km

3.91 km

2.01 km

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Thursday 3 September

24°C

17°C

72 %

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