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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Niel

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Niel

00:59

16.6km

40m

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: July 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Rupeldijk Cycling & Walking Path

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Widely used walking and cycling path. It can be particularly busy here on weekends. The summer bar Hellegat Hof in Niel Hellegat bears the fruits of this. A nice location to stay ...

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4.07 km

Tolhuis Ferry Tavern & Restaurant

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Ideal stopping place to strengthen the inner being.
Even if you have to wait for the ferry, a short visit to this catering establishment is an option.

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5.88 km

Laarkapel Schelle

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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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7.06 km

Benedenvliet - Schelle

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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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7.46 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

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The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey …

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7.80 km

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

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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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8.99 km

Scheepswerf Bridge

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New bicycle and pedestrian bridge was inaugurated on 07/07/2023.
New bridge over the river Benedenvliet connects the center of Schelle with the abbey of Hemiksem. For example, a direct connection …

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11.8 km

Interescaut historical landmark

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Historical explanation: Interescaut is the former power plant of Electrabel, located along the Scheldt at the mouth of the Rupel.
The once largest coal-fired power station in Europe was inaugurated …

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.02 km

1.68 km

777 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.97 km

746 m

678 m

394 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

26°C

12°C

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Benedenvliet - Schelle – Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem loop from Niel

Rupeldijk Cycling & Walking Path

Tolhuis Ferry Tavern & Restaurant

Laarkapel Schelle

Benedenvliet - Schelle

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

The Armenpoort (before 1797)

Scheepswerf Bridge

Interescaut historical landmark

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