Fort Oelegem – Borrekens Castle loop from Nijlen

Fort Oelegem – Borrekens Castle loop from Nijlen

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Fort Oelegem – Borrekens Castle loop from Nijlen

05:00

89.6km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Train Station

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9.36 km

Gravel Path Along the Antitankgracht

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This passage under the E34 has recently been largely redeveloped. Nowadays it is no longer a narrow alley in the forest, but it is more comparable to the rest of …

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11.0 km

Fort Oelegem

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The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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16.0 km

Halse Bossen

Forest

18.2 km

Cycling along the Anti-Tank Canal

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It started as a military structure, but it is now an attractive natural ribbon that invites you to walk, cycle, relax and explore. The Antitankgracht dates from just before the …

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21.0 km

Forest Paths

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for enthusiasts who like steering, you can ride on the single track, the other on the wide path next to it

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25.9 km

Picnic spot Berkemei

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At the end of the Berkemei against the Zoerselbos is a respectable oak. A tree chapel has hung here since time immemorial, as one often finds at intersections of important …

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33.9 km

Binnenbos

Forest

44.1 km

Kruis van Blommerschot

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The forest cross, which lies against the border of Oostmalle and Zoersel, was built on a six-way junction in 1931 long before the construction of the E34. There is a …

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54.5 km

Warandeplas

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The Warandeplas was created as a sand extraction pit for the construction of the E34 and the ring road around Turnhout. Waterfowl rest here, especially during bird migration and the …

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70.8 km

Borrekens Castle

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The castle has been the pride of Vorselaar for centuries. Around 1270 the first stone was laid by the knights of Rotselaar. The ground plan has been largely preserved to …

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89.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

21.3 km

16.2 km

12.0 km

1.54 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

22.1 km

21.0 km

17.0 km

3.97 km

329 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

October 19, 2025,Gravelrit Viersel 🚴🍁

🚴‍♂️ Gravel ride WTC Zachtjes Aan – Viersel 🚴‍♂️
What a fantastic organization those guys are back with! 💪
💥 Free energy bar at the start
🍔 Free hamburger upon arrival
De Smerige went for the 80 km (which turned into 90 😅) —
great gravel, strong frontrunners, and great company 👌
Thanks WTC Zachtjes Aan, fantastic ride! 🙌
#DeSmerige …

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