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Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

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Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

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Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

02:21

38.9km

50m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 35.1 km for 9 m

After 35.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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349 m

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

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Easy to cycle on and off, nice view.

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1.04 km

Gravel Path Along the Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In this vast nature reserve (170 hectares) you can admire water birds, deer and other animals from three different viewing huts. In addition, (other) winged friends such as hawk, black …

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12.8 km

Turnhout Marina

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Beautiful surroundings: pleasure boats, restaurants and cafes…fun to stay 😉

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12.9 km

Long Bench at Turnhout Marina

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A small harbor near the center of Turnhout. There is little space to enjoy yourself because there is a lot of activity on the quay.

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13.9 km

Ruins

22.1 km

Smooth cycle path along the canal

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Very nice path to make a nice pace 🚴 ♂️

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23.8 km

Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal

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From the intersection in Dessel the canal runs via Turnhout to Schoten, this waterway has a length of 64 kilometers.
The height difference between Dessel and Schoten is 25.70 meters …

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25.3 km

Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

Highlight • River

very interesting when, like us, there are many freighters

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35.2 km

Gravel Path Along the Canal

Highlight • Trail

38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

8.95 km

8.36 km

6.85 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

15.8 km

12.2 km

4.73 km

3.62 km

2.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

14°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

Gravel Path Along the Canal

Turnhout Marina

Long Bench at Turnhout Marina

Smooth cycle path along the canal

Dessel–Turnhout–Schoten Canal

Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

Gravel Path Along the Canal

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