Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Westmalle

Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Westmalle

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Westmalle

02:43

50.2km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 100 m

After 12.3 km for 108 m

After 12.6 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.3 km

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

Highlight • Religious Site

The monumental space of the former prison chapel of Merksplas colony has been used as an event location for a number of years.
The Chapel of Merksplas Colony is a …

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14.5 km

Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical site. An area with straight lanes and monumental buildings. The colony was a place where vagrants lived until 1993. To get to know more visit kolonienvanweldadigheid.eu/en/colony/merksplas-colony

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15.7 km

Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Historical Site

The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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17.4 km

Bolkse Bossen

Forest

24.1 km

Graafsbos

Forest

27.8 km

Gravel Path with Wild Roses near Merksplas

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Short dirt road with wild roses along the way.

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41.1 km

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Easy to cycle on and off, nice view.

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42.3 km

Northern Section of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Less dense "traffic" than the piece between st. Lenaerts and schoten. But less places to take a break aswell.

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42.8 km

Looiweg Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Interesting location with historical value.
During the liberation period, September 1944, the Allies crossed the Kempen Canal here.
More explanation on site.

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49.2 km

Westmalle Castle

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The Westmalle Castle is located in the village of Westmalle in the municipality of Malle. The origins of the castle go back to a large fortified farm, the Mansus de …

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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