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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Retie

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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Retie

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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Retie

01:49

30.6km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 8.13 km for 43 m

After 25.6 km for 20 m

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8.15 km

Bascule bridge near Dessel

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Bascule bridge over the Bocholt-Herentals Canal near the observation tower and the canal cross.

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8.40 km

In addition to the Albert Canal and the Bocholt-Herentals Canal, the Dessel-Schoten Canal is connected to the Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal, which is an extension of it and is also connected to the Albert Canal on the east side.

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10.1 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

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Because of the wooden bottom, you can hear the cars going from far away... Beautiful views over the canal through the many openings in the iron side wall...

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10.2 km

Viewpoint

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Water view..

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11.4 km

View of the Canal Lock near Cafe Sas 5, Dessel

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Two barrages of the canal can be found in quick succession

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12.9 km

The Blue Boulder

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The Blauwe Kei - De Maat area actually consists of three unique nature areas, each with its own character. Haylands, deciduous forests, heaths, fens, shallow ponds and marshes alternate in …

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13.4 km

WWII Observation Bunker and Blue Bridge at Russendorp

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The bunker, on the Russendorp road, was part of the defenses along the canal and is accessible. It's on the south side of the bridge.

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19.8 km

Border Road Netherlands-Belgium

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as the name says, this road forms the border between the Netherlands and Belgium through the woods of the Luijksgestelse Heide. Straight ahead and yet crosses the border.

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

8.91 km

8.33 km

3.40 km

186 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

13.6 km

2.64 km

604 m

Elevation

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Junction of Four Canals – The Blue Boulder loop from Retie

Bascule bridge near Dessel