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View of the Dijle and Fish Market – Grote Markt (Main Market Square), Mechelen loop from Sas Battel

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Antwerp

View of the Dijle and Fish Market – Grote Markt (Main Market Square), Mechelen loop from Sas Battel

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View of the Dijle and Fish Market – Grote Markt (Main Market Square), Mechelen loop from Sas Battel

02:01

7.92km

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: May 21, 2026

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2.94 km

View of the Dijle and Fish Market

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The Dijle flows in front of you, behind it lies the fish market. You can, of course, also get fresh fish there. But above all you will find authentic "old" …

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3.08 km

A bridge that has fulfilled its function for more than 800 years.
The Gothic Hoog- or Grootbrug dates from the 13th century.
It has four arches: three connect the high …

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3.14 km

Toll house

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Note the 800-year-old toll booth that hangs over the water at the 'Restaurant Madrid' property.
The toll booth was called "the leftover" because it hangs all the way over the Beneden-Dijle.

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4

3.17 km

Ijzerenleen

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You can actually only enjoy this street by looking at the house facades. Because one house is more beautiful than the other.
A small stream used to flow here between …

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3.50 km

Opsinjoorke

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Rag doll that everyone sees pleasure in.
Who is Opsinjoorke? Opsinjoorke is the Mechelen mascot. He is part of the Mechelse Ommegang (every 25 years). The doll refers to drunkards …

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3.53 km

Grote Markt (Main Market Square), Mechelen

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The Grote Markt is the central square of Mechelen's city center. The St. Rumbold's Tower dominates the square. You can see it from everywhere. On the other side of the …

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3.76 km

Bruul

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The shopping street of Mechelen

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4.79 km

Also known as Haverwerf:
Originally oats were disembarked and traded here. Oats used to be synonymous with grain, and Mechelen has exclusive staple rights to it: grain boats must stop …

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7.92 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

2.70 km

1.99 km

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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