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The canal lighthouse – Koekelberg Basilica loop from Jette

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Belgium
Brussels
Ganshoren

The canal lighthouse – Koekelberg Basilica loop from Jette

Moderate

5.0

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3

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The canal lighthouse – Koekelberg Basilica loop from Jette

03:13

12.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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993 m

Pedestrian and bicycle tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

In this tunnel you can admire colorful street art. Always fun to discover if you like this art form.

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2

1.03 km

Kleine Poel

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Our four-legged friends can find some cooling here during the trip.

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3

7.41 km

View over Brussels Canal

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See the old Brussels canal which is still used for commercial shipping and recreational boating

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7.59 km

The canal lighthouse

Highlight • Cafe

Did you know that you can reach the North Sea from Brussels? On the walls of this building you can admire a grandiose mural called "Rough Sea and Brackish Land" - a tribute to the maritime port that is Brussels.

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8.21 km

Sainctelette Bridge

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Sainctelette bridge, bridge over sea canal Brussels

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10.9 km

Koekelberg Basilica

Highlight • Religious Site

Officially: the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

The church has the shape of a Latin cross with a central nave of 141 meters long and a transept of 107.80 …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

1.32 km

1.31 km

742 m

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

1.87 km

1.76 km

1.17 km

857 m

430 m

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Saturday 13 June

18°C

12°C

26 %

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