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Tongerlo Abbey – Entrance Abbey Tongerlo loop from Zammel

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Tongerlo Abbey – Entrance Abbey Tongerlo loop from Zammel

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Tongerlo Abbey – Entrance Abbey Tongerlo loop from Zammel

02:51

44.5km

70m

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 8, 2026

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2.29 km

Jeanne de Merode Castle

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The castle was built between 1909 and 1911 and is a beautiful example of Brabant neo-Gothic. It belonged to the Countess Jeanne de Merode. After her death (1944) it was used for a while as a rest home for priests. Since 1972 it has served as the town hall. The name de Merode appears in the history books of Westerlo as early as the end of the 15th century. Then Westerlo even came into the hands of the noble family through marriage. It remained that way until the French Revolution. Then Westerlo was 'lent' to the Duchy of Brabant. In front of the town hall there is a beautiful fountain with three bathing women, a work of art by Rik Poot.

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3.87 km

Tongerlo Abbey

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One of the 3 abbeys of the Norbertines in the region: Tongerlo, Averbode and Postel.

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4.08 km

Gothic Gatehouse - Tongerlo Abbey

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Anyone who enters the beautiful courtyard of the abbey, under the late Romanesque and Gothic gatehouse, immediately gets an overview of the most important sights.
The Romanesque substructure of the gatehouse dates from the 14th century. It is built of iron sandstone layered with white sandstone. The gatehouse is the "only" architectural remnant of the Romanesque-Gothic abbey from the 13th / 14th century. The Gothic superstructure in white marl sandstone was built in the 16th century. In the niches are statues of Our Lady. Saint Catherine (left) and Saint Barbara (right).
In the brick façade, in a niche, stands the statue of Saint Dimpa.

Continue through the gate and discover the heavenly paradise of the Norbertines.

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4.31 km

Entrance Abbey Tongerlo

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One of the entrances to the Norbertine abbey...

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6.88 km

Stassenbos

Forest

18.4 km

Cycle Path Along the Albert Canal

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Cycling along the Albert Canal is great, with a flat and well-maintained path that takes you along the water for miles. The route offers beautiful views of the canal and the boats passing by, while also occasionally being surrounded by greenery.

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23.4 km

Gravel Path Between the Fields to the Lock Complex

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With the nose in the right direction you can cut through the landscape in no time 😜

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24.4 km

Olen Lock Complex

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The Albert Canal has about 6 lock complexes and has therefore become the most important waterway in Belgium. The lock complex contains three locks, the largest lock of which can accommodate ships with a combined tonnage of up to 12,000 tons. The Albert Canal has a drop of 10 meters at that location. An average of 120 ships pass through the locks every 24 hours.

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24.6 km

Albert Canal Lock Complex, Olen

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34.6 km

Teunenberg

Forest

44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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13.0 km

11.3 km

8.43 km

6.36 km

5.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

10.6 km

8.12 km

6.45 km

2.99 km

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Tongerlo Abbey – Entrance Abbey Tongerlo loop from Zammel

Jeanne de Merode Castle

Tongerlo Abbey

Gothic Gatehouse - Tongerlo Abbey

Entrance Abbey Tongerlo

Cycle Path Along the Albert Canal

Gravel Path Between the Fields to the Lock Complex

Olen Lock Complex

Albert Canal Lock Complex, Olen

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