Saturnus Sculpture – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Lommel

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Saturnus Sculpture – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Lommel

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Saturnus Sculpture – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Lommel

03:22

43.3km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.28 km

Saturnus Sculpture

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The sculpture "Saturn" by artist Niko Hendrickx has been moved from the roundabout at Kristalpark (where it stood for 16 years) to the bike path behind the Sahara. The sculpture …

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10.6 km

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

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Super nice lookout tower with an even better overview of the area... The Sahara, the ponds and the forests can be seen in one package...

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13.5 km

Canal Pathway

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Go hard

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16.1 km

WWII Observation Bunker and Blue Bridge at Russendorp

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The bunker, on the Russendorp road, was part of the defenses along the canal and is accessible. It's on the south side of the bridge.

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16.4 km

Bocholt-Herentals Canal and Blue Bridge

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Easy to navigate and with some great spots to see.

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22.8 km

Bocholt-Herentals Canal Cycle Path

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The Bocholt-Herentals Canal (also known as Kempisch Canal or Maas-Schelde Canal) was first part of the Kempische Vaart (1846). In the 1930s, the western part merged into the Albert Canal …

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22.9 km

Kanaal Bocholt-Herentals Cycle Path in Nationaal Park Bosland

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The Bocholt-Herentals Canal was the first part of the Kempische Vaart (1846). In the 1930s the western part merged with the Albert Canal or was muted. The eastern part was …

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29.9 km