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Demer Towpath – Pater Damiaan Bridge loop from Aarschot

Demer Towpath – Pater Damiaan Bridge loop from Aarschot

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Demer Towpath – Pater Damiaan Bridge loop from Aarschot

01:43

30.2km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22 m for 10 m

After 30.2 km for 10 m

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Train Station

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4.07 km

Demer Towpath

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If it is on the way, definitely plan for it. Finest asphalt and quiet. So if it is not a detour, clearly recommended!

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4.13 km

Rivers Bridge Over the Demer

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Bridge over the Demer in rusty steel...

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9.03 km

Soldiers' Bridge over the Demer

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This Bailey Bridge is an established architectural heritage that was indeed only constructed in the early 1950s as an exercise by sappers. The link where you can consult this yourself can be found at inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/216479

There are several picnic benches on the north side of the bridge (and therefore the Demerdijk Noord). On the south side you are just a few hundred meters from the place where the Winge flows into the Demer.

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11.2 km

Confluence of the Demer and the Dijle

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Officially, the Demer flows into the Dijle, but at the confluence of the two, in Werchter, the Dijle is a smaller stream than the Demer. A possible explanation for why the river continues to be called Dijle is that the Dijle flows through the historically more important city of Leuven than the Demer with Aarschot and Diest.

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14.5 km

Damiaan Bridge and Father Damien Statue

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Beautiful bridge, decorated with a sculpture by Father Damien.
It is an interesting place on your walk. Several hiking nodes come together here. Ideal opportunity to change your route and make the crossing.

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