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Zennegat Lock – View of Mechelen loop from Mechelen

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Zennegat Lock – View of Mechelen loop from Mechelen

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Zennegat Lock – View of Mechelen loop from Mechelen

01:38

15.7km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 7.07 km for 43 m

After 7.23 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.71 km

Thiebroekvaart

Lake

7.09 km

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

Highlight • Bridge

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 detours. There's also a picnic table at the lock.
Besides an idyllic hamlet, there's also a surprising nature reserve with rare mudflats and salt marshes. A beautiful area for walking.

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7.23 km

Zennegat Lock and Café Casquins

Highlight • Monument

Very picturesque place next to a very old lock 1750.
Next to the lock you will find another hidden gem to satisfy your thirst and hunger Het Zennegat 13.
That real brown bar that has been there for centuries and still radiates the authenticity of a rich past.
Definitely worth a visit and a stop on a walk or bike ride.

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7.26 km

Historic Zennegat Lock 18th century

Highlight • Monument

At this location you are at a historic lock.
The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuven Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest canals in Belgium. After two years of digging, the first ship was launched here on July 23, 1753. The Zennegat lock has been there since the very beginning. There are not many places where you can admire such a well-preserved 18th century lock. All the more because the lock is of the rare 'belly lock' type. The name refers to the semi-circular recesses in the walls, which are provided on both sides to provide space for the opened lock doors. The old lock keeper's house is also still there.

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7.28 km

Zennegat Lock

Highlight • Monument

At this location you are standing at a historic lock. The Leuven-Dijle Canal, which starts in the Leuvense Vaartkom and ends here at the Zennegat, is one of the oldest canals in Belgium. After two years of digging, the first ship was launched here on 23 July 1753. The Zennegat lock has been there since the very beginning. There are not many places where you can still admire such a well-preserved 18th century lock. All the more so because the lock is of the rare 'buiksas' type. This name refers to the semi-circular recesses in the walls, which are provided on both sides to provide space for the open lock doors. The old lock keeper's house is also still there.

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7.78 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 also for valuable nature. Gullies, mudflats and salt marshes form an ideal habitat for rare plants and animals. With new and moving bicycle bridges you can seamlessly connect the beautiful bicycle junctions.

Source: sigmaplan.be/nl/projecten/dijlemonding

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11.4 km

St. Joseph's Church Batteliek

Highlight • Religious Site

Battelik is a microbrewery and distillery, a place where the Battelaar and all passers-by can drop by to have a drink, dine well and meet each other in a casual atmosphere. More info on battelik.be. An initiative of brewery Het Anker from Mechelen

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14.1 km

View of Mechelen

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Here you know that you are almost in Mechelen!

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

3.41 km

1.75 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

10.00 km

4.33 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 9 August

26°C

16°C

15 %

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Zennegat Lock – View of Mechelen loop from Mechelen

Zennegat–Leuven Canal

Zennegat Lock and Café Casquins

Historic Zennegat Lock 18th century

Zennegat Lock

Zennegat Flood Area

St. Joseph's Church Batteliek

View of Mechelen

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