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Buulmolen Olen – Bovenpoort Herentals loop from Herentals

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Buulmolen Olen – Bovenpoort Herentals loop from Herentals

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Buulmolen Olen – Bovenpoort Herentals loop from Herentals

02:11

34.0km

60m

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: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.33 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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539 m

Herentals City Center and Historic Landmarks

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Herentals arose from two centres: in the north a trading settlement (burgesia) on the Kleine Nete, and in the south an agricultural settlement (villa) around St. Waldetrudis Church. In 1209, …

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2.31 km

Lock 10, Herentals

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Lock 10 in Herentals provides the connection between the Albert Canal and the Herentals - Bochelt Canal

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2.98 km

Albert Canal at Herentals

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The straightness of the canals...

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5.10 km

Albert Canal Lock Complex, Olen

Highlight • Structure

5.38 km

Buulmolen Olen

Highlight • Monument

Location: The Buulmolen is located near the Albert Canal, at the locks of Olen.

The very first mention of the Buulmolen dates back to 1362.
The mill burned down on …

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16.7 km

Teunenberg

Forest

27.9 km

Cycle Path Along the Albert Canal

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Cycling along the Albert Canal is great, with a flat and well-maintained path that takes you along the water for miles. The route offers beautiful views of the canal and …

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32.7 km

Bovenpoort Herentals

Highlight • Monument

The first mention of the Bovenpoort (also called Hoogpoort) dates from 1361. The facade is clad with gobertange sandstone. A lot of ironstone from the region has been used inside. …

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33.0 km

Cloth Hall, Herentals

Highlight • Historical Site

In August 2017, Rik received his statue on the Market with LED lighting and a nameplate with his palmares. . A unanimous decision by the Herental municipal council in 2014 …

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.88 km

7.23 km

3.31 km

2.10 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

9.39 km

5.79 km

4.47 km

1.71 km

118 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

18°C

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Buulmolen Olen – Bovenpoort Herentals loop from Herentals

Herentals City Center and Historic Landmarks

Lock 10, Herentals

Albert Canal at Herentals

Albert Canal Lock Complex, Olen

Buulmolen Olen

Cycle Path Along the Albert Canal

Bovenpoort Herentals

Cloth Hall, Herentals

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