Zennegat – Zennegat Lock loop from Oppuurs

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Zennegat – Zennegat Lock loop from Oppuurs

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Zennegat – Zennegat Lock loop from Oppuurs

02:39

46.8km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 10.8 km for 10 m

After 17.1 km for 38 m

After 30.5 km for 38 m

After 36.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.90 km

Birrebeek

Lake

16.7 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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17.3 km

Historic Zennegat Lock 18th century

Highlight • Monument

At this location you are at a historic lock.
The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuven Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest canals in Belgium. After two years of digging, the first ship was launched here on July 23, 1753. The Zennegat lock has been there since the very beginning. There are not many places where you can admire such a well-preserved 18th century lock. All the more because the lock is of the rare 'belly lock' type. The name refers to the semi-circular recesses in the walls, which are provided on both sides to provide space for the opened lock doors. The old lock keeper's house is also still there.

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17.3 km

Zennegat Lock

Highlight • Monument

At this location you are standing at a historic lock. The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuvense Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest canals in Belgium. After two years of digging, the first ship was launched here on 23 July 1753. The Zennegat lock has been there since the very beginning. There are not many places where you can still admire such a well-preserved 18th century lock. All the more so because the lock is of the rare 'buiksas' type. This name refers to the semi-circular recesses in the walls, which are provided on both sides to provide space for the open lock doors. The old lock keeper's house is also still there.

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23.5 km

St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Rombouts Tower is Mechelen's showpiece: It is the tower of the cathedral from the 15th century, 97 meters and more than 500 steps high. The ascent takes about 20 minutes. As a reward there is a great view over Mechelen to Brussels, Antwerp and Leuven.

A highlight of the city in the truest sense of the word: The 97 meter high St. Rombouts Tower. The landmark of Mechelen was never completed. Today a modern skywalk adorns the tower, from which carillon concerts can be heard every week.

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23.7 km

Grote Markt (Main Market Square), Mechelen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grote Markt is the central square of Mechelen's city center. The St. Rumbold's Tower dominates the square. You can see it from everywhere. On the other side of the square you will find the City Hall. Look at the houses around the Grote Markt: from different times and in different styles, including 16th century Renaissance and 18th century rococo.
In 2004 the Grote Markt was made traffic-free and an underground car park was built.
Archaeological finds were made during the construction, including an old well and a road from the thirteenth century. At that time there were already market stalls along this road. And now there is still a lively market here every Saturday morning.
visit.mechelen.be/nl/grote-markt

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23.8 km

Mechelen Town Hall and Palace of the Great Council

Highlight • Historical Site

A town hall from two times.
A tumultuous history of this building begins in the early 14th century with the construction of a Cloth Hall. The right part should have had a belfry tower, but unfortunately due to a lack of money it was never completed. The left part was built as the Palace of the Great Council. This wing was only finished in the 20th century according to 16th century plans.

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29.1 km

Thiebroekvaart

Lake

31.7 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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32.2 km

View of the confluence of the Nete and Dijle = Rupel

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this location you have a good view of the confluence of the Nete and the Dijle. This is where the story of the Rupel begins.
Because this river has no source, the Rupel is unique in Belgium. The Drie Rivierenpunt in Rumst is therefore a special attraction.
The Rupel is only 12 kilometers long.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

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