Postel Abbey – Ronde Put Boardwalk loop from Natuurreservaat Ronde Put

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Postel Abbey – Ronde Put Boardwalk loop from Natuurreservaat Ronde Put

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Postel Abbey – Ronde Put Boardwalk loop from Natuurreservaat Ronde Put

02:40

10.5km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.98 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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4.00 km

Inn De Beiaard

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In this classic-rustic tavern you can enjoy a fresh "Postel van 't barrel" - a local draft beer. A hearty snack - or maybe a piece of homemade cake with …

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4.22 km

St. Nicholas Church of the Abbey of Postel

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The Sint-Niklaaskerk is the church of the Abbey of Postel. According to written sources, the church was consecrated in 1190. Judging by the architectural style, the early 13th century is …

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5.25 km

Old Arendonk Road

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In the 19th century, there were plans to build a railway to Turnhout here. The plans remained unimplemented, but this road soon became known as the "iron road."

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5.27 km

De Lange Laan

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In the 19th century, there were plans to build a railway to Turnhout here. The plans remained unimplemented, but this road soon became known as the "iron road."

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6.86 km

Bench with a view over the Ronde Put nature area

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Take a seat and enjoy a beautiful view of the beautiful nature.

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7.94 km

Ronde Put Boardwalk

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Here you can walk on a boardwalk through the fens and pools of the Rondeput.

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8.84 km

Bridge Over the Zwarte Neet

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From the canal you can go back into nature...

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

3.04 km

1.25 km

290 m

276 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.25 km

1.57 km

866 m

830 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

March 7, 2025,Ronde Put – Postel

Beautiful weather. Departure from the parking lot at the Postel abbey, through the nature reserve along the Ronde Put to the Dessel-Turnhout canal, after first having crossed the Zwarte Neet with great difficulty due to work on the cladding of the bridge, further along the canal. We found the section from the Retie drawbridge to the Familiestrand along the Postelsebaan …

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