Mechelen-Boom route

Bike touring routes & trails

Belgium

Flanders

Antwerp

Mechelen-Boom route

Moderate

4.5

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236

riders

Mechelen-Boom route

03:28

58.6km

90m

Cycling

We have 58 delightful kilometres ahead of us, but the start of this route tempts us to briefly delay the trip. Across the street, Het Anker Brewery and Distillery seems to be beckoning us. But we show character, get on our bikes and start our adventure. See you soon, Het…

by VISITFLANDERS

Last updated: April 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

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After 15.4 km for 146 m

Waypoints

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9.04 km

Zennegat

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Where the Zenne, the Leuven-Dijle canal and the Dijle flow into each other, lies the Zennegat, a non-conformist hamlet with artistic residents and a few brown pubs.

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15.6 km

Ferry Boom–Klein Willebroek

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The crossing is free and the ferry runs every half hour. You can take the bicycle with you.

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20.7 km

Blaasveldbroek Visitor Center

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The reception center is open on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 5 pm from 1 April to 31 October.

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58.3 km

Het Anker Brewery

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Priest! There is beer everywhere. But it tastes best in a place with real tradition. “Het Anker” is one of the oldest breweries in Belgium. In 1471, the Beguines began …

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58.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

18.2 km

12.7 km

2.92 km

990 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

21.3 km

3.55 km

1.68 km

1.08 km

880 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2024,Radfahren in Flandern: Die Tour Mechelen-Boom

The last day in Flanders is dawning! It's a shame, because we would love to cycle to Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and everywhere else! 🥰 We feel right at home between the old brick houses, the green oases of peace and the many other cyclists and could definitely stay in Flanders for longer.

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February 22, 2024

We have 58 delightful kilometres ahead of us, but the start of this route tempts us to briefly delay the trip. Across the street, Het Anker Brewery and Distillery seems to be beckoning us. But we show character, get on our bikes and start our adventure. See you soon, Het Anker! First, we get to know

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