Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

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Niels Broek – Laarhof Gatehouse loop from Niel

01:32

6.06km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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986 m

Lament of the Rupel

Highlight • Monument

This has come from the pen of Julien Rochtus.

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2.21 km

Niels Broek

Highlight • Natural

As is well known, a fracture is not just a mathematical term or an injury, but also refers to swamp or moorland. Here in the Niels Broek you walk along …

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2.91 km

Tolhuis Ferry Tavern & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Ideal stopping place to strengthen the inner being.
Even if you have to wait for the ferry, a short visit to this catering establishment is an option.

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3.97 km

Laarhof Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

The striking gatehouse is the only remaining remnant of the Laarhof that dates from the Spanish era. The memorial stone 1931 refers to Mr. Ravenstijn who had the building restored. …

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4.07 km

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

Highlight • Rest Area

A place that many look forward to and here it is. Finally a picnic table, time to relax. Grinning from the many cyclists or hikers who have also been looking …

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4.14 km

Laarkapel 17th century

Highlight • Religious Site

17th century chapel dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows. On location there is Brigand in memory of 200 years Peasant War.

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5.54 km

Church of Our Lady of the Nativity - Niel

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful parish church that was mentioned in 1366. The first church on this location was owned by Hemiksem Abbey. Many extension works took place in the 18th & 19th century. …

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5.59 km

Niel Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

In the front garden of the town hall you can see "Het Afdraagstertje", a work by the well-known Nieler sculptor Pierre Toebente, which commemorates child labor in the brickworks.

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

1.96 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces