Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry loop from Niel

01:13

20.5km

50m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.98 km

Laarkapel Schelle

Highlight • Religious Site

The Laar chapel in schelle The tour of the Laar chapel depicts the seven sorrows of Mary. The place of worship, dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows, dates back to …

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3.16 km

Benedenvliet - Schelle

Highlight • River

Traditionally, this Vliet was an important watercourse. During the flood, the Scheldt water penetrated to the castle of Cleydael in Aartselaar twice a day. In the Middle Ages, this location …

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3.65 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

Highlight • Historical Site

Today we can easily get through the gate, but in the past this was different.
History:
The Poor Man's Gate, which provides access to the monastery grounds of St. Bernardus …

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4.17 km

View of Interescaut Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

Location where the popular VRT series 'Homo Universalis' is filmed.

Historical information: Interescaut is the former Electrabel power station, located along the Scheldt River at the mouth of the Rupel River.

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4.88 km

Hemiksem–Bazel Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Taking the ferry is always a little bit of travel.
You move from one country to the other...

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8.39 km

Entrance Fort 8 - Hoboken

Highlight • Historical Site

At this location you will find yourself at the Artillery entrance of the fort. The stone bridge pillars are silent witnesses of its history. Fort 8 is one of eight …

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13.8 km

Decoy Airfield with Command Bunker WWII

Highlight • Historical Site

In the middle of the field you can spot a command bunker.
This was once a small German mock airfield during World War 2.
Historical interpretation: Target for diversion bombing …

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17.0 km