Keeses Mill – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Kasterlee

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Keeses Mill – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Kasterlee

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Keeses Mill – Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal loop from Kasterlee

03:46

65.4km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 18.3 km for 20 m

After 38.8 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9 m

Keeses Mill

Highlight • Monument

Keeses Mill is located on an offshoot of the Kempense Heuvelrug, called the Kabouterberg, on the Geelse Baan (near the Heemerf De Waaiberg) in Kasterlee. It is a grinding, typical Kempen standard mill with an open foot. The mill was built around 1650, and was then located on Dam Square in Antwerp. From there it was moved to the hamlet of Lo in Heist-op-den-Berg in 1853-'54, and in 1922 to "de Heesbergen" along the Retsebebaan in Kasterlee, to replace a windmill that had blown down.[1] Keeses Molen owes its name to one of the last owners, Cornelius (Kees) Van Laer. It has been declared a monument twice, on October 18, 1943 and on September 27, 1954. The windage is poor because the pine forest on the dune has grown too high.
Before the mill was moved to the Kabouterberg, it had a closed base and wooden breast rods. The base was changed to an open base before the mill was turned in on June 13, 1954. An important impetus in connection with the move came from the Royal Society for Nature and Urban Beauty.

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10.9 km

De Vest

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18.7 km

Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

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Beautiful car-free and easily accessible cycle path along the canal through a green environment.

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21.1 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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26.6 km

Wellington R1615 Memorial

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Nice place to take a short break

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30.2 km

Postel Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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 since that time and hold hospitality in high esteem. They engage in forestry, agriculture and animal husbandry. To support themselves, they brew beer and make cheese. In the meantime, this has grown into a true, artisanal industry. One that tourists are only too happy to visit.

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38.6 km

Junction of Four Canals

Highlight • Structure

In addition to the Albert Canal and the Bocholt-Herentals Canal, the Dessel-Schoten Canal is connected to the Dessel-Kwaadmechelen Canal, which is an extension of it and is also connected to the Albert Canal on the east side.

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