Diamond Road

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51 km • Nijlen

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51 km

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Spoorweglei 42, 2560 Nijlen

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The route is fully signposted with thematic signs (no nodes).

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In 1885, the first grinding shop was established in Nijlen. In the following years a real industry developed in the Kempen. Diamonds brought prosperity to the region. During the 60s and especially 70s and 80s the tide turned. The move of production to low-wage countries, technological innovations and increased government control at home meant the end of rural industry. Want to learn more about diamond history in the Kempen? Then stop along the way at the information signs with QR code and listen at the audio post to testimonies from the past.

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Alternative versions

28.9 km

Diamond trail (loop around Nijlen)

Bekijk route

44.3 km

Diamond Route (without Winch)

Bekijk route

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Friday, April 29, 2022 by Marc CaldersBeautiful bike route, indeed clockwise to follow. Part along the Kleine Nete is broken up and inaccessible. Too bad nobody bothered to indicate this beforehand. Also some confusion when suddenly a shortened route appears.
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Saturday, April 23, 2022 by Peter De herdtThe route, as sketched on the website of Vlaanderen Fietsland, runs in the opposite direction!!! and is also neatly indicated with signs but then in WAYS !!!!! I am a "bicycle godfather" for the province of Antwerp and regularly check this Diamantroute. Now I notice that the direction is wrongly indicated on this site.
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