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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne loop from Boortmeerbeek

Leuven–Dijle Canal – Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne loop from Boortmeerbeek

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne loop from Boortmeerbeek

01:20

32.7km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 15.5 km for 38 m

After 15.9 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal

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Beautifully maintained towpath that forms a car-free connection between Mechelen and Leuven.

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4.54 km

Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal

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Always quiet and beautiful cycling next to the canal, you regularly pass beautiful old locks that still work.

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12.8 km

Batteliek Brewery

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micro brewery of the anchor in old parish church of Battel!

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15.5 km

Zennegat Drawbridge and Historic Lock

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Narrow bridge at the picturesque Zennegat.
Next to the old and still in use lock you will find a cozy and quiet terrace where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger on a bicycle or walking tour.

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15.7 km

Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne

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This cyclist bridge over the Zenne is the link between Battenbroek and the Dijle basin. Don't forget to take a break in the brown pub Zennegat 13.

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17.9 km

Towards Zennegat

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Beautiful and quiet crossing towards the Kade next to the Zennegatvaart.

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20.1 km

View of Mechelen

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Here you know that you are almost in Mechelen!

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23.1 km

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

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The Leuven-Dijle canal connects the hinterland of Brabant with the Scheldt basin. The canal was already built in 1752! There are 5 locks that also date from this construction period: …

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32.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.4 km

2.54 km

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

7.95 km

719 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

16°C

13 %

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Leuven–Dijle Canal – Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne loop from Boortmeerbeek

Leuven–Dijle Canal

Cycling Highway Leuven-Mechelen Along the Leuven-Dijle Canal

Batteliek Brewery

Zennegat Drawbridge and Historic Lock

Cyclists' Bridge over the Zenne

Towards Zennegat

View of Mechelen

Leuven–Dijle Canal (Mechelen)

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