The Vliet Nature Park, Puurs – Fort Liezele loop from Flanders

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The Vliet Nature Park, Puurs – Fort Liezele loop from Flanders

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The Vliet Nature Park, Puurs – Fort Liezele loop from Flanders

02:25

33.5km

40m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.11 km

Vlietbeek

Highlight • River

4.89 km

Peppermill - artwork by Erika Hock

Highlight • Monument

The redevelopment of this site was intended to symbolically restore the social and physical ‘beacon function’ of the former mill by means of a new, visual accent. Erika Hock was …

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5.11 km

Oppuurs Train Station

Highlight • Monument

Faded glory... Yet station buildings continue to radiate something.
Did you know that you...
In the old Oppuurs station on railway line 52, a steam train still runs between Dendermonde-Puurs …

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5.34 km

Our Lady of Fatima Chapel Oppuurs

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel was built in 1958. The plaque at the bottom is very striking. It says:
OUR LAST FATIMA
LIGHT IN THE ATOMIC AGE
12.10 B.V.O. 1958

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9.97 km

Hoogheide

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

The Vliet Nature Park, Puurs

Highlight • Natural

On this route, you cycle or walk along the winding Vliet. Along the river lie beautiful stretches of nature. In the future, a Vlietpad will be created over a distance …

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21.1 km

Gravel through Tekbroek Forest

Highlight • Trail

On this route you pedal or walk along the winding Vliet. There are beautiful pieces of nature along the river. Enjoy the peace and quiet in this piece of nature reserve.

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23.7 km

Liezels broek

Forest

24.2 km

Peace Column War Memorial, Liezele

Highlight • Monument

Every year on November 11th, a serene commemoration takes place here. Definitely worth attending.

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24.2 km

Fort Liezele

Highlight • Historical Site

Please be patient, because the fort museum is currently being completely renovated, so a visit is unfortunately not yet possible. From May 1, 2023, Fort Liezele will offer a brand …

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28.7 km

Poortersbossen

Nature Reserve

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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