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Dessel-Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Turnhout

Dessel-Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Turnhout

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Dessel-Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Turnhout

06:37

112km

160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.30 km for 23 m

After 2.83 km for 22 m

After 16.8 km for 12 m

After 39.7 km for 10 m

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12.0 km

Bench on De Liereman Heath

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De Liereman in Oud-Turnhout.

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18.5 km

Dessel-Schoten Canal

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The Schoten - Dessel Canal was dug in the period 1844 - 1846. In this way, the Noorderkempen could be supplied with calcareous water. The Noorderkempen was also accessible by …

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30.9 km

Postel Abbey

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Close to the Dutch border, the wooded Postel is located with its imposing abbey, which was founded in the twelfth century. It is the Premonstratensians who have cultivated the region …

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39.5 km

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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39.6 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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57.4 km

Prinsenpark

Nature Reserve

58.7 km

Path Along the Water

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A pleasant, atmospheric connection, with a beautiful view of the water.

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61.0 km

Congovaart

Lake

91.3 km

IjsSloeberke

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nice stop

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100 km

Dolomietweg Heieind

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Nice and quiet shady gravel path that is easily accessible with a bicycle.

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109 km

Ruins

112 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

23.3 km

16.6 km

8.15 km

6.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

29.9 km

18.7 km

17.8 km

2.75 km

203 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

22°C

12°C

11 %

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Dessel-Schoten Canal – Junction of Four Canals loop from Turnhout

Bench on De Liereman Heath

Dessel-Schoten Canal

Postel Abbey

Junction of Four Canals

SAS4 Observation Tower

Path Along the Water

IjsSloeberke

Dolomietweg Heieind

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