Pond in the Blakheide – Merksplas Colony loop from Rijkevorsel
Pond in the Blakheide – Merksplas Colony loop from Rijkevorsel
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Pond in the Blakheide – Merksplas Colony loop from Rijkevorsel
02:30
22.6km
40m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 1.44 km for 24 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.43 km
Looiweg Drawbridge
Highlight • Bridge
During the liberation period, September 1944, the Allies crossed the Kempen Canal here.
More explanation on site.
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3.15 km
Kievitsheide
Forest
3.86 km
Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal
Highlight • Bridge
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5.86 km
Pond in the Blakheide
Highlight • Lake
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9.10 km
Merksplas Colony
Highlight • Historical Site
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10.0 km
Crossing over Ringwal Kolonie 5-7
Highlight • Historical Site
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12.2 km
Colony - Eastern Rampart
Highlight • Historical Site
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16.5 km
Blakheide
Forest
20.3 km
Bike Café Cartouche
Highlight • Cafe
People come, people go and others pedal forward on the track.
Just people watching...
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20.6 km
Northern Section of the Schoten-Dessel Canal
Highlight • Cycleway
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22.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.84 km
6.52 km
3.17 km
2.89 km
2.81 km
341 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.4 km
5.75 km
2.89 km
2.51 km
< 100 m
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