Suggestion loop #20 : Kempen landscape "Root - colony" UNESCO heritage
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63 km • 2323 Wortel (Hoogstraten)
official route
1.5563 1 4.5/5
Addresse starting point (approximate)
Kolonie 41 (parking bezoekerscentrum De Klapekster)
signage
The route is fully signposted with nodes.
Description
The Belgian-Dutch border region is full of discoveries. Like the intriguing twin village of Baarle. The Bels Lijntje, the popular bicycle connection between Turnhout and Tilburg. Wortel-Kolonie, recently a UNESCO world heritage site. Plus the photogenic valley of the river Mark.
Highlights: Recreation park De Mosten, valley of the Mark, Dodendraad, enclave village Baarle, Bels Lijntje, Wortel-Kolonie with visitor center De Klapekster and the Laermolen.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026 by C.B.A beautiful bike route, passing through the Merksplas Colony and along the Bels Line to Baarle Hertog/Baarle Nassau. A lovely, quiet bike path along the Mark River. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to visit the Wortel Colony due to a detour on the bike path. It’s definitely worth taking this bike ride.
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