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Zennegat–Leuven Canal – Zennegat loop from Sas Battel

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Belgium

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Antwerp

Zennegat–Leuven Canal – Zennegat loop from Sas Battel

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Zennegat–Leuven Canal – Zennegat loop from Sas Battel

00:49

14.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.79 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Rest area at the Zennegat floodplain

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this resting bench you have a beautiful view of the Zennegat flood area. Info panel provides information about the Sigma plan. The Sigma Plan is the key to less flooding.
All information can be read on site.

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2.24 km

Zennegat Flood Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

The residents of the Rivierenland around Mechelen and Willebroek can rest easy. Five controlled flood areas (Zennegat, Grote Vijver Noord and Zuid, Tien Vierendelen and Bovenzanden) guarantee safety here. But …

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2.81 km

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

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Here, the Dyle, Zenne, and Leuven-Dyle Canals converge to flow into the Rupel via the Nete. Cyclist and pedestrian bridges allow you to cross all these waterways safely, avoiding any …

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3.24 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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4.54 km

Rest Area at the Blue Pedestrian Bridges over the Vijver

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the most used rest areas in Rivierenland.
In summer there is usually an ice cream cart here on sunny days.

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4.92 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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6.16 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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12.1 km

Ouwen Dok (Former Swimming Dock)

Highlight • Restaurant

The restaurant Ouwen Dok is located in the old swimming pool of Mechelen, now the 4-star Van der Valk Hotel and is within walking distance of the city center. A …

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

1.44 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.70 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 4 June

18°C

13°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Zennegat–Leuven Canal – Zennegat loop from Sas Battel

Rest area at the Zennegat floodplain

Zennegat Flood Area

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

Zennegat

Rest Area at the Blue Pedestrian Bridges over the Vijver

Confluence of the Dijle and Nete = Rupel

View of the Grote Vijver floodplain

Ouwen Dok (Former Swimming Dock)

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