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The Atomium – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Hemiksem

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The Atomium – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Hemiksem

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The Atomium – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Hemiksem

04:14

71.5km

270m

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: March 19, 2026

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Berrenheibos

Forest

23.5 km

Zuurbos

Forest

37.4 km

The Atomium

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Impossible to miss this emblematic monument which stands on your right: the Atomium. Erected on the occasion of the 1958 Universal Exhibition organized on the Heysel Plateau, the Atomium consists …

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42.1 km

Meise Botanical Garden

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The history of the Meise Botanical Garden goes back more than 200 years. It is, after all, one of the largest botanical gardens in the world: here you will find …

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59.5 km

Peace Bridge Willebroek

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This iron bridge, also called the Bridge of Sighs or Monster of Iron and Steel, is a true Willebroek icon.
The name "Vredesbrug" comes from the fact that the 11th …

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64.3 km

Old workmen's cottages - Noeveren

Highlight • Historical Site

A site where old workers' houses are part of a larger whole. In addition to the workman's houses, you can discover an entire site here with an experience guide. Afterwards, rinse the dust off in the brown café De Koophandel.

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64.8 km

't Geleeg - Frateur Brickworks Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Of the many brick factories in the region, this is one of the few fully preserved brick factories. Today it is a museum and you can immerse yourself in the …

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65.6 km

Hellegat Chimney and Rupel Dike Towpath

Highlight • Monument

A reminder to all users of the towpath: “The towpath is for everyone”.
Stay safe and keep your distance. Be patient that young children on the dike have to master …

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70.0 km

Benedenvliet - Schelle

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Traditionally, this Vliet was an important watercourse. During the flood, the Scheldt water penetrated to the castle of Cleydael in Aartselaar twice a day. In the Middle Ages, this location …

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70.4 km

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

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The Cistercians of the imposing Saint Bernard Abbey, founded in 1243, are the founders of clay mining and brick production in the Rupel region. In the Middle Ages, the abbey …

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71.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

17.1 km

11.3 km

1.30 km

936 m

152 m

127 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

22.1 km

1.30 km

1.23 km

622 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

7°C

74 %

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The Atomium – Benedenvliet - Schelle loop from Hemiksem

The Atomium

Meise Botanical Garden

Peace Bridge Willebroek

Old workmen's cottages - Noeveren

't Geleeg - Frateur Brickworks Museum

Hellegat Chimney and Rupel Dike Towpath

Benedenvliet - Schelle

Sint-Bernardus Abbey Hemiksem

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