Bench on De Liereman Heath – Kesseven - Gewestbos Ravels loop from Kolonie Merksplas

Bench on De Liereman Heath – Kesseven - Gewestbos Ravels loop from Kolonie Merksplas

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Bench on De Liereman Heath – Kesseven - Gewestbos Ravels loop from Kolonie Merksplas

04:56

83.1km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 57.7 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.59 km

Turnhout Marina

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful surroundings: pleasure boats, restaurants and cafes…fun to stay 😉

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10.7 km

Ruins

23.1 km

Bench on De Liereman Heath

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout.

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45.6 km

Covered picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

It's always nice to know where you can go to enjoy your picnic in a covered area. Covered picnic area offers protection from sun and rain.
This cottage is located on a cycling junction.

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51.1 km

Border Marker 207

Highlight • Monument

beautiful path for cycling (or walking), runs directly to the border and there are 2 border posts. It is a sandy path, but in general doable.

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63.7 km

Kesseven - Gewestbos Ravels

Highlight • Lake

In the Regional Forest in Ravels - one of the largest with 850 hectares
forest areas of the province of Antwerp - 100% offroad awaits you
walking pleasure. Streams, canals …

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68.6 km

De Dombergheide

Highlight • Forest

The Dombergheide is approximately 17 hectares in size, includes several fens and became forested with birch and Scots pine.

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71.8 km

Gravel road in the Turnhouts Vennengebied Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful - real - gravel strip between Turnhout and Merksplas in the Turnhouts Vennen area. The Vennengebied is a nature reserve located about five kilometers north of the center of Turnhout.

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73.5 km

Marckstraat — gravel road with views of the Turnhout Marshes

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic (rust-colored) gravel strip with a view of the Turnhouts Vennen area. Photogenic desolate tree. It is part of the Strada Campina, the gravel ride that combines the best of the Kempen.

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