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Belgium
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Antwerp
Turnhout
Arendonk

Dessel–Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Arendonk

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Turnhout
Arendonk

Dessel–Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Arendonk

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2.0

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Dessel–Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Arendonk

03:30

56.7km

80m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.79 km for 91 m

After 32.3 km for 127 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Natuurreservaat Het Goorken

Nature Reserve

2

4.05 km

Dessel–Schoten Canal

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Beautiful canal that is great for cycling. Totally 63 km long … and dug by more than 3,500 people, mostly by hand.

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8.31 km

Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

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Beautiful car-free and easily accessible cycle path along the canal through a green environment.

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9.93 km

The Dessel Ramp

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A very short track to the channel. The special thing: a few meters in altitude :-)

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16.9 km

Path along the Gracht in Dessel

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Swing through the trees along the Gracht in Dessel.

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34.0 km

SAS4 Observation Tower

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If the legs still allow it, a climb is definitely worth it, for a nice pancake you go to the pancake boat (across the bridge).

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34.1 km

Junction of Four Canals

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In addition to the Albert Canal and the Bocholt-Herentals Canal, the Dessel-Schoten Canal is connected to the Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal, which is an extension of it and is also connected to the Albert Canal on the east side.

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40.6 km

Forest Path

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You can go with speed while fully in nature.

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42.3 km

Witgoor Technical Trail

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Easy to drive, but curvy with big differences in altitude for the area (3 m) :-)

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56.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

13.8 km

11.0 km

10.7 km

4.95 km

Surfaces

24.0 km

17.1 km

12.2 km

2.85 km

540 m

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