Dessel–Schoten Canal – Postel Abbey loop from Arendonk

Dessel–Schoten Canal – Postel Abbey loop from Arendonk

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Dessel–Schoten Canal – Postel Abbey loop from Arendonk

03:24

55.4km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

Dessel–Schoten Canal

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Beautiful canal that is great for cycling. Totally 63 km long … and dug by more than 3,500 people, mostly by hand.

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11.9 km

Cycle path along the Dessel-Schoten Canal

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Paved cycle path along the canal. Lovely quiet ride!

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16.5 km

Postel Abbey

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Close to the Dutch border, the wooded Postel is located with its imposing abbey, which was founded in the twelfth century. It is the Premonstratensians who have cultivated the region …

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20.0 km

Path between fields

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Lovely cycling through the fields. Concrete for cyclists, sand for motorized traffic.
After the potato harvest you can "enjoy" entire fields of Thorn Apples.

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22.9 km

Dodendraad (Death Wire) Border Memorial

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Very impressive and gives a good picture of how the border was guarded in WW1 between the Netherlands and Belgium

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24.2 km

Grenspark De Kempen

Nature Reserve

31.2 km

De Pan Forest Cycle Path

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This cycle path also goes through a beautiful piece of wooded area, it is so quiet. You can also see the tracks of wild boars along the bike path.

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31.7 km

Cycle Path Through Woodland Area

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What a beautiful piece. Lots of forest and heathland. The cycle paths are easy to ride and there are many routes available

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36.2 km

Cycle path through De Kempen Nature Park

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Beautiful gravel path next to the highway connecting to this cycle path

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55.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

20.3 km

7.79 km

1.60 km

574 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

18.0 km

10.6 km

4.84 km

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

11°C

59 %

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Dessel–Schoten Canal – Postel Abbey loop from Arendonk

Dessel–Schoten Canal

Cycle path along the Dessel-Schoten Canal

Postel Abbey

Path between fields

Dodendraad (Death Wire) Border Memorial

De Pan Forest Cycle Path

Cycle Path Through Woodland Area

Cycle path through De Kempen Nature Park

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