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Laarhof Gatehouse – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Hemiksem

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Laarhof Gatehouse – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Hemiksem

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Laarhof Gatehouse – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Hemiksem

02:11

8.60km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Bridge Between Hemiksem Abbey and Scheve Toren

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Bridge that makes the cycling / walking connection between Schelle and Hemiksem, away from the busy road. The bridge is located between the abbey and the Leaning Tower

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1.11 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey - Hemiksem

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The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey …

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4.04 km

Tolhuis Ferry Service

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Toll house with ferry service to Wintham. The ferry is widely used for commuting and recreational use on weekends. The recreation area building opposite the ferry access is the original …

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5.53 km

Laarhof Gatehouse

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The striking gatehouse is the only remaining remnant of the Laarhof that dates from the Spanish era. The memorial stone 1931 refers to Mr. Ravenstijn who had the building restored. …

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5.62 km

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

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A place that many look forward to and here it is. Finally a picnic table, time to relax. Grinning from the many cyclists or hikers who have also been looking …

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6.84 km

Aresenup Marble bench

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A serene bench on the Scheldedijk to muse on Katja Nuyts. A young passionate woman of 32 years old was seriously injured near this location while practicing her hobby 'Jetski' …

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7.26 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey …

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7.64 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

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Today we can easily get through the gate, but in the past this was different.
History:
The Poor Man's Gate, which provides access to the monastery grounds of St. Bernardus …

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8.60 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

1.97 km

1.91 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

4.11 km

2.83 km

908 m

588 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

21°C

15°C

85 %

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Laarhof Gatehouse – Picnic spot at Laarkapel loop from Hemiksem

Bridge Between Hemiksem Abbey and Scheve Toren

Sint-Bernardus Abbey - Hemiksem

Tolhuis Ferry Service

Laarhof Gatehouse

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

Aresenup Marble bench

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

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