Cycle path along the Nete – Zennegat loop from Schelle

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Cycle path along the Nete – Zennegat loop from Schelle

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Cycle path along the Nete – Zennegat loop from Schelle

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44.0km

80m

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: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 31.0 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.49 km

Old workmen's cottages - Noeveren

Highlight • Historical Site

A site where old workers' houses are part of a larger whole. In addition to the workman's houses, you can discover an entire site here with an experience guide. Afterwards, rinse the dust off in the brown café De Koophandel.

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11.8 km

Confluence of the Dijle and Nete = Rupel

Highlight • River

At this location you have a view of the starting point of the shortest river in Belgium - the Rupel. In the municipality of Schelle, only 12 km further Rupel …

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12.1 km

Cycle path along the Nete

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the waterfront. Be mindful of other users of the towpath. The towpath is for everyone.

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17.4 km

A bird paradise

Highlight • Natural

Where the Rupel, Nete and Dijle rivers meet, there is a moor with many water birds. A very beautiful place!

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17.6 km

Blue Pedestrian Bridges at the Three Rivers Point

Highlight • Bridge

The blue bridges are popularly known among cyclists and walkers.
Two hundred meters away is a cozy terrace, De Drie Rievieren, where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger.
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18.3 km

View of the Grote Vijver floodplain

Highlight • Lake

A Natural Area full of life. Take a moment to look, possibly with binoculars, over the flood area. It is a paradise for birds and bird watchers.
The nature reserve …

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29.7 km

Thiebroekvaart

Lake

31.5 km

Zennegat

Highlight • River

Where the Zenne, the Leuven-Dijle canal and the Dijle flow into each other, lies the Zennegat, a non-conformist hamlet with artistic residents and a few brown pubs.

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32.2 km

Blue Cycle Bridge over the Dijle

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge constructions over the Dijle and the Nete. The bridges are a very important link in the region for commuting and recreation.
Bridges connect people and landscapes. Know that it is quite busy here on weekends.

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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

3.20 km

2.58 km

502 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

12.9 km

364 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 20, 2024,Dijle-Rupel-Leuvense Vaart

Once again from Mechelen along the Dyle and Rupel to Schelle. Took the ferry there to start the way back to Mechelen. Small picnic before the ferry. Clean table and benches to eat your sandwiches. During the return trip we went to a terrace in Klein Willebroek.
It was a wonderful bike tour. Highly recommended.

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June 27, 2024,Fietsbrug over de Dijle – Zennegat rondtocht vanuit Mechelen

Beautiful bike tour along the rivers of Mechelen via Rumst, Boom, Schelle and back to a terrace on the Mechelen Grote Markt 😃
Very nice to do. Lots of nature. Bird watchers will get their money's worth. History is also discussed. The old brickworks in Boom. A memorial site of the WWII liberation.
In short, very relaxed and interesting.
#rivierenland …

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September 27, 2025,In Rivierenland over boorden van Rupel - Zenne - Leuvense Vaart & Dijle

Along the banks of the Rupel, Zenne, Leuven Canal & Dijle. These waterfronts will guide you on your cycling route. Don't forget to stop at the Zennegat 13 cycling café to replenish your energy.

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January 25, 2023,🥶☁️BOOM🥶

Krsf Giant. 1116k. Freezing cold 🥶🥶🥶 dijkenritje.

-- myWindsock Report --
Weather Impact: 8.3%
Headwind: 58% @ 6.4-8.9km/h
Longest Headwind: 23m 9s
Air Speed: 24.3km/h
Temp: -0.9° / -2,9°C
Precip: 0% @ 0 Inch/hr
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May 20, 2022,BOOM (before the storm....)

Krsf Specialized. 882k. Constantly watching the storm radar......

Heavy Cloud, 17°C, Feels like 17°C, Humidity 84%, Wind 7km/h from ENE - Klimat.app

-- myWindsock Report --
Weather Impact: 3%
Headwind: 51% @ 10.3-13.7km/h
Longest Headwind: 16m 45s
Air Speed: 25km/h
Temp: 17.3-19.9°C
Precip: 0% @ 0 Inches/hr
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January 24, 2026,Rivierenland - Fietsen langs boorden van Rupel & Dijle

Rivierenland - Cycling along the banks of the Rupel and Dijle.

The first cycling tour of 2026 takes us through Rivierenland, along the banks of the Rupel and Dijle rivers. We depart from Boom and follow the Rupel upstream towards the iconic 3Ri4en area. The Blue Bridges form an important intersection here where cyclists, walkers, and water meet.

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March 19, 2025,☀️☀️☀️💨 Nog een solo tripje.....(WALEM - HEINDONK)

Krsf Trek. 829k. Nog wel wat wind....

-- myWindsock Report --
Weather Impact™: 3.3%
Headwind: 46% @ 22.3 - 35,5 km/h
Longest Headwind: 26m 31s
Air Speed: 25.3 km/h
Temp: 13.7° C - 16.8 °C
Precip: 0% @ 0 Inch/hr
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🚴⬆️ 2025 = 11,784 m | 🌐 summitbag