Helenavaart Canal

Helenavaart Canal

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Helenavaart Canal

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Location: Meijel, Limburg, Netherlands

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June 1, 2025

Hiking

The peat owner of der Griendt did not want his canal to be shared with other peat companies. So a second canal was dug, the canal to Deurne. Village politics at its best!

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Anneke B.

November 29, 2025

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There are several bridges over the Helenavaart canal. Right next to it is another canal, the Deurne Canal.

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Birdwatching Hide Blankersplas – Helenavaart loop from Grashoek

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Birdwatching Hide Blankersplas – Helenavaart loop from Meijel

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