Kanaalroute

48.9 km • Vilvoorde

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5.26311 10 3.8/5

48.9 km

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Parking Domein Drie Fonteinen, Beneluxlaan 32, 1800 Vilvoorde

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First, you’ll ride past the greenery of the Tangebeekbos, then follow the idyllic banks of the Maalbeek lined with pollarded willows and dotted with old water mills. Then a lovely flat stretch awaits you along the banks of the Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal, all the way to Kapelle-op-den-Bos, past imposing bridges and locks. You’ll then ride along winding paths to the Zenne in Zemst and follow the river all the way back to Vilvoorde.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025 by BRIGITTE VAN DE VELDEdo not inflate tires too hard, lots of cobblestone roads around Grimbergen
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Sunday, August 18, 2024 by Dana JoosenBeautiful route, but sometimes the signs were not clearly visible, and also a pity of the cobblestones, otherwise we enjoyed it.
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Saturday, June 19, 2021 by Smets FrankBeautiful route. By the way, the cobblestones can be easily avoided, for those who prefer watching Paris-Roubaix to riding it.
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Sunday, May 31, 2020 by Carl SalembierVery nice route, though not always well marked (especially around Vilvoorde)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by Jo VerbruggheBeautiful route. Surprisingly green spots in this region.
Some parts of dirt road.
Pay attention to signs, (e.g. between 55&29; 87&53. Before you know it, you drive the wrong way and you're on the road a lot longer than planned.
Thanks!
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Saturday, August 24, 2019 by Y.D.Very nice! along canal is very smooth ride, plenty of variety. highly recommended
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019 by D.D.Great route though occasionally had to search because the poles with plates were turned or down
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Monday, October 15, 2018 by Ted WoestenborghsPleasant cycling in Grimbergen and surroundings

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Friday, August 31, 2018 by A.V.The signs do not quite match the map on this website, but that is not a problem: you can follow the route perfectly without a map, the signs in the streets are clear. Route along quiet, often green roads. Also some natural areas along the way. Generally very flat, only in the domain 3 fountains very steep short section, and a 10% ridge in Grimbergen. Often roads where you can cycle side by side. Plenty of nice rest spots along the way. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018 by J.J.this website is mega fun (sarcastic)

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