Postel Abbey – SAS4 Observation Tower loop from Lommel

Postel Abbey – SAS4 Observation Tower loop from Lommel

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Postel Abbey – SAS4 Observation Tower loop from Lommel

02:37

57.3km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.95 km

Zone 9

Forest

27.5 km

Abdij van Postel Gravel and Cycle Path

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Nice wide two way cycleway through the forest!

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29.8 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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39.7 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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41.4 km

At the beginning of World War II, the original bridge was blown up. When our country was liberated, the English military replaced the destroyed bridge with one by D.C. Bailey designed temporary bridge that still proves its reliability every day.

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41.5 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kempisch Canal

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Because of the wooden bottom, you can hear the cars going from far away... Beautiful views over the canal through the many openings in the iron side wall...

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41.6 km

Three Bridges along the Canal in De Maat Nature Reserve

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Quiet traffic-calmed route through nature and along the canal

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45.7 km

Bocholt-Herentals Canal Cycle Path

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Fortunately after having worked on it for two years, the cycle path is ready, but I must say that it has become very neat and a pleasure to cycle over it.

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