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Bridge keeper's house – Domein De Merel loop from Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor

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Bridge keeper's house – Domein De Merel loop from Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor

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Bridge keeper's house – Domein De Merel loop from Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor

02:15

8.94km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 974 m for 22 m

After 1.90 km for 8 m

After 7.10 km for 8 m

After 8.17 km for 22 m

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119 m

Parish Center O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes - Lochtenberg

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This church is popularly called the Church of Lochtenberg, but its name is actually the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in the parish of Lochtenberg. In short, this is the church of Lochtenberg. It was consecrated in 1969 and since 1972 it has already become a full-fledged parish. The first thing that strikes you in this church is its clean lines in a 100% green setting. Due to the glass sides and the roof dome, it attracts a lot of light and creates a cozy atmosphere. Before the start of each service, the chimes seem to come from the forest, very unusual and pleasant. Given the green setting, the wide open streets in front of the entrance and the view of the beautiful and large Lochtenbergplein, this parish and church form the ideal setting for weddings, baptisms, communion celebrations, etc. This parish is like a beehive buzzing with activity!

Source: parochiekern-ol-vrouw-van-lourdes.business.site

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Rage, rage against the dying of the light

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Don't go gentle into that good night is a poem by the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914–1953). This villanelle is Dylan Thomas' most famous poem. Since he didn't title it as usual, it was titled the first line of verse. The speaker in this poem states that at the end of their lives, old people should resist death as strongly as possible. They should leave this world kicking and screaming, furious that they have to die

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682 m

SJYC Marina (Sint Job Yacht Club)

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A location on the Kempisch Canal where you can enjoy spotting pleasure yachts.
Here you can observe the ins and outs.

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1.83 km

Bridge keeper's house

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1.94 km

Lock 3 Brecht, Dessel-Schoten Canal

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Lock 3 of the Dessel-Schoten canal, with a length of 50 m and a width of 7 m, and a drop of 2.50 m.
Here is also a pedestrian and bicycle bridge to cross the canal.

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4.00 km

Manure bunker

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A bear pit was built in 1912 for the storage of manure from the city (Antwerp). The bunker is 100 meters long, 25 meters wide and 4 meters deep. The bear was brought in by ships. This happened until 1930. After that, the bunker was used as a mushroom nursery and later as a storage place for the Sodipa camping center. Now it is a home for bats.

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4.56 km

Domein De Merel

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Clear plan of the domain with indication of walking/hiking routes and dog walking area

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8.03 km

Winters Bridge Memorial

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This memorial commemorates the Battle of Brecht that took place here between September 24, 1944 and October 20, 1944. The memorial consists of elements of a Bailey bridge.

On September 24, the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade, part of 2 CID, unsuccessfully attempted to form a bridgehead at Lochtenberg (Sint-Job). Because of powerful German counter-attacks, they had no choice but to withdraw after a dogged struggle of twelve hours. The entire undertaking had cost the Canadians 113 dead and wounded.
In the night of 2 to 3 October 1944, a Bailey Bridge was built near this location. She was named "Winters Bridge" after Canadian soldier first class Winters who was killed in action during the preparatory weeks. He can symbolize the many sacrifices made for our freedom. In those dramatic days, dozens of houses were destroyed and 32 citizens of Brecht lost their lives. The Canadians and British killed 122 and 16 respectively. On the German side it is probably about 180 killed. However, the many victims were not in vain. After all, the Battle of Brecht was a vital step towards the liberation of the port of Antwerp and thus also towards the final victory.

Source: tracesofwar.nl/sights/134875/Monument-Winters-Bridge-De-Slag-om-Brecht.htm

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8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

2.45 km

1.71 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

4.03 km

2.39 km

990 m

850 m

522 m

147 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Bridge keeper's house – Domein De Merel loop from Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor

Parish Center O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes - Lochtenberg

Rage, rage against the dying of the light

SJYC Marina (Sint Job Yacht Club)

Bridge keeper's house

Lock 3 Brecht, Dessel-Schoten Canal

Manure bunker

Domein De Merel

Winters Bridge Memorial

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