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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

01:33

6.14km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2.29 km

Niels Broek

Highlight • Natural

As is well known, a fracture is not just a mathematical term or an injury, but also refers to swamp or moorland. Here in the Niels Broek you walk along …

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2.99 km

Tolhuis Ferry Tavern & Restaurant

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Ideal stopping place to strengthen the inner being.
Even if you have to wait for the ferry, a short visit to this catering establishment is an option.

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4.06 km

Laarhof Gatehouse

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The striking gatehouse is the only remaining remnant of the Laarhof that dates from the Spanish era. The memorial stone 1931 refers to Mr. Ravenstijn who had the building restored. …

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4.15 km

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

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A place that many look forward to and here it is. Finally a picnic table, time to relax. Grinning from the many cyclists or hikers who have also been looking …

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4.22 km

Laarkapel 17th century

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17th century chapel dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows. On location there is Brigand in memory of 200 years Peasant War.

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5.62 km

Church of Our Lady of the Nativity - Niel

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Beautiful parish church that was mentioned in 1366. The first church on this location was owned by Hemiksem Abbey. Many extension works took place in the 18th & 19th century. …

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5.67 km

Niel Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

In the front garden of the town hall you can see "Het Afdraagstertje", a work by the well-known Nieler sculptor Pierre Toebente, which commemorates child labor in the brickworks.

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6.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

1.97 km

1.31 km

177 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.66 km

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

12°C

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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

Wooden Bridge

Niels Broek

Tolhuis Ferry Tavern & Restaurant

Laarhof Gatehouse

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

Laarkapel 17th century

Church of Our Lady of the Nativity - Niel

Niel Town Hall

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