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Bascule bridge near Dessel – Turning Basin Postel Ter Heyde loop from Dessel

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Turnhout
Dessel

Bascule bridge near Dessel – Turning Basin Postel Ter Heyde loop from Dessel

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Bascule bridge near Dessel – Turning Basin Postel Ter Heyde loop from Dessel

02:19

31.0km

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: April 18, 2026

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After 3.66 km for 43 m

After 19.6 km for 20 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.01 km

Cafe Sas 5

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Café Sas 5 is a cozy stop on the Kempens Kanaal in Dessel, perfect for a break during your bike ride or walk. The café exudes a charming, authentic atmosphere …

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3.68 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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19.3 km

The Waiting Soldier Sculpture (vaART)

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Artistic objects visualize the story of this remarkable canal at a dozen locations along the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal. You can find the full stories via the free izi.travel app, route de vaART. Here is The Waiting Soldier

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19.5 km

Postelsebaan Cycle Path

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5

19.9 km

Turning Basin Postel Ter Heyde

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A turning basin is also here a local widening of the canal. Boats longer than the width of the canal can turn around here. The name is derived from the …

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23.6 km

Het Goor Ponds, Dessel

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Het Goor, a former heathland and swamp area, is characterized by the alternation of large ponds, grasslands and fields, Canada and pine forests, alder forest, lanes, brooks and paths with …

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24.8 km

Cyclist and Pedestrian Bridge over the Dessel-Schoten Canal

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Well-developed bridge for cyclists and pedestrians over the Dessel-Schoten canal.

Be careful when it rains, the descent is quite steep!

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25.7 km

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31.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

6.12 km

4.23 km

3.78 km

3.29 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

9.22 km

3.13 km

2.20 km

1.43 km

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Monday 18 May

17°C

7°C

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