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Leuven–Dijle Canal – View of Mechelen loop from Boortmeerbeek

Leuven–Dijle Canal – View of Mechelen loop from Boortmeerbeek

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4.5

(4)

472

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – View of Mechelen loop from Boortmeerbeek

01:36

38.3km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 16.6 km for 38 m

After 23.1 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal

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the most crowsed bicycle road of the area :) I suppose

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4.54 km

Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal

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Always quiet and beautiful cycling next to the canal, you regularly pass beautiful old locks that still work.

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12.8 km

View of Mechelen

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Here you know that you are almost in Mechelen!

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16.6 km

Zennegat Drawbridge and Historic Lock

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Narrow bridge at the picturesque Zennegat.
Next to the old and still in use lock you will find a cozy and quiet terrace where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger on a bicycle or walking tour.

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16.8 km

Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne

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This cyclist bridge over the Zenne is the link between Battenbroek and the Dijle basin. Don't forget to take a break in the brown pub Zennegat 13.

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17.8 km

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

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Beautiful bridge constructions over the Dijle and the Nete. The bridges are a very important link in the region for commuting and recreation.
Bridges connect people and landscapes. Know that it is quite busy here on weekends.

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21.9 km

Blue bridge over the Koestaart

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I always stop here.
Every time and at every moment of the day you have a different picture here.

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24.5 km

Thiebroekvaart

Lake

28.9 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

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The Leuven-Dijle canal connects the hinterland of Brabant with the Scheldt basin. The canal was already built in 1752! There are 5 locks that also date from this construction period: …

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38.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

14.5 km

2.83 km

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

7.47 km

295 m

261 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 6 September

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – View of Mechelen loop from Boortmeerbeek

Leuven–Dijle Canal

Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal

View of Mechelen

Zennegat Drawbridge and Historic Lock

Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

Blue bridge over the Koestaart

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

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