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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

01:30

23.8km

30m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 km

Motte Castle of Merksplas

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In the early Middle Ages (5th to 10th century), the motte castle was still in use by the Lords of Merksplas.
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4.97 km

Graafsbos

Forest

14.2 km

Dirt Road Near Merksplas

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After the Colony in Merksplas, continue enjoying nature

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16.3 km

Merksplas Colony

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The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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17.9 km

Colony 7 Brasserie & Café

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Nice brasserie in a beautiful location. Ideal to leave for walking, running, cycling, mtb,... and afterwards to enjoy good food.

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18.0 km

Historical site. An area with straight lanes and monumental buildings. The colony was a place where vagrants lived until 1993. To get to know more visit kolonienvanweldadigheid.eu/en/colony/merksplas-colony

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18.2 km

Merksplas chapel

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Big free parking place next to the chapel.

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18.2 km

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

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The monumental space of the former prison chapel of Merksplas colony has been used as an event location for a number of years.
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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.84 km

5.33 km

3.16 km

2.97 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

8.08 km

4.59 km

2.75 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

14°C

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Merksplas Colony – Merksplas Colony loop from Merksplas

Motte Castle of Merksplas

Dirt Road Near Merksplas

Merksplas Colony

Colony 7 Brasserie & Café

Merksplas Colony

Merksplas chapel

Landlopers Chapel Merksplas-Kolonie

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