Little Nete – Kleine Nete Dike Trail loop from Lier

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Little Nete – Kleine Nete Dike Trail loop from Lier

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Little Nete – Kleine Nete Dike Trail loop from Lier

00:57

16.7km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.76 km for 19 m

After 8.43 km for 17 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.55 km

Nature Management Along the Nete

Highlight • Natural

Nature is allowed to do a lot here, but it is kept under control...

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6.46 km

Restoration of wet banks of the Kleine Nete

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At this location, the banks of the Kleine Nete are being restored along the Lower reaches of the Molenbeek-Bollaak. The restoration of the natural hydrology is an essential precondition for achieving a good state of conservation of the target habitat types and species in the stream valley landscape. Drainage and infiltration are important here. The numerous drainage ditches in the Kleine Nete valley, which have lost their function because there is no longer intensive agricultural use, must be deepened or diverted by the manager. Various actions have already been included in the integrated water management plans at river basin, basin and sub-basin level to partially restore the natural flooding dynamics of the Kleine Nete.

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8.12 km

Bailey Bridge over the Kleine Nete

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The iron bridge also called...

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9.65 km

Little Nete

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Cycling through the beautiful landscape along the winding Nete, over towpaths and through the special nature reserve and along the banks you can see the most picturesque places. Because the towpath is a bit higher, you also have a beautiful view of the surrounding landscapes.

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10.5 km

Kleine Nete Dike Trail

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Beautiful paved car-free cycle path along the meandering Kleine Nete.

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11.1 km

Kleine Nete

Highlight • River

Cycling along the meandering Nete on the dike is wonderful. Because the dike is somewhat higher than the surrounding area, you have an excellent view of the surrounding landscapes.

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11.4 km

The Bathhouse since 1897

Highlight • Cafe

"The Badhuis on the border of Kessel-Statie and Emblem (Ranst) is now a beautiful tavern with a large green terrace. But until the middle of the last century, this place was the Saint-Tropez of the Kempen, with an outdoor swimming pool through which the local bourgeoisie liked to be spoken a word of French" - nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200723_95322785

"Café Maison des Bains" on the heritage website: "Located on the Kleine Nete, on the border with Emblem (Ranst). Adapted, detached café-tavern of two + three bays under a cantilevered, tiled gable roof with painted inscription "ANNO 1897", set diagonally opposite the street." More on inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/3091

Located near the car park, the Kleine Nete and the towpath, departure and arrival points for walks and the bridge.

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12.8 km

Kleine Nete River

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The Kleine Nete - one of the purest rivers in Flanders - flows from the source area in Retie to the mouth in the Benedennete in Lier through twelve municipalities. The river valley meanders through agricultural and natural areas, through town and village centers and past valuable heritage, and also attracts many day trippers and tourists.

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