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Borrekens Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Schilde

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Borrekens Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Schilde

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Borrekens Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Schilde

02:34

43.0km

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: May 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.20 km

Picnic Area Along the Albert Canal

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Nice rest and picnic area along the Albert Canal, although it is often windy on top of the dike, and also warm when the sun is shining.

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10.3 km

Albert Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The towpaths are primarily service roads. They are necessary for the maintenance of canals, waterways, banks, quay walls and bridges. The towpaths are also public roads, mostly for walkers and cyclists only. The smooth and car-free cycling connections attract tourist cyclists, cyclists and walkers. Roller skaters and anglers, for example, also use the towpaths. Because of the mixed use of the towpaths, the users have to take each other into account.

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13.4 km

Kleine Nete Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved cycle path alongside the Kleine Nete. Please note that you will share the towpath with other users. Courtesy is required here. Enjoy together, each at your own pace!

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15.6 km

Along the Kleine Nete River

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18.5 km

Ruins of the Priory of Our Lady Ten Troon

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Like an oasis, in the middle of the military domain, you will discover the ruins of the former priory Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Ten-Troon. The monastery was founded on the Hof van Grobbendonk on December 26, 1414 by knight Arnold Van Crayenhem at the place then called Hulsdonk, along the old road from Grobbendonk to Herentals.

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23.2 km

Borrekens Castle

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The castle has been the pride of Vorselaar for centuries. Around 1270 the first stone was laid by the knights of Rotselaar. The ground plan has been largely preserved to this day. The castle is home to a treasure trove of history and stories, and has been inhabited ever since by noble families. The walking and cycling paths around the castle grounds are a major attraction in the municipality. The castle is surrounded by a green oasis. The beautiful Lindendreef takes you from the church of Vorselaar in a straight line to the castle. To keep the peace in the forest, traffic is not allowed here.

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24.8 km

The 14 Chapels of Vorselaar

Highlight • Religious Site

It is assumed with reasonable certainty that the chapel group De Viertien Kapellekens, after which a street was also named, was founded in 1860 by farmer Petrus Verhaert. That man mowed in the middle of the 19th century with a scythe in his leg. He was advised to regularly hang the injured leg in the cesspool so that it would heal properly. During the healing process, Peter promised that if he could keep his leg, he would have a Stations of the Cross built in gratitude for his healing.

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40.2 km

Fort Oelegem

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

During World War II, the German Wehrmacht used the fort as a storage facility. After the liberation, it served the US Army as an anti-aircraft defense center against V1 rockets.

In 1947, the fort's military use finally ended, and it became private property.

Today, it is home to approximately 1,300 bats. On certain days and by appointment, you can visit it as part of a guided tour.

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

15.7 km

5.49 km

2.89 km

589 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

13.6 km

3.77 km

2.29 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Borrekens Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Schilde

Picnic Area Along the Albert Canal

Albert Canal towpath

Kleine Nete Towpath

Along the Kleine Nete River

Ruins of the Priory of Our Lady Ten Troon

Borrekens Castle

The 14 Chapels of Vorselaar

Fort Oelegem

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