Round Nekker, Mechelen (3,4km)

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3.42 km
15 m
00h20
Easy

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This loop takes you along the edge of the domain De Nekker in Mechelen.
The starting point of the GPX is at the Northwest car park (just north of the main entrance). It runs in clockwork mode and therefore first takes the north side of the artificial pond (excavated for the construction of the E19).
Afterwards you take the south direction between the lake of De Nekker (to your right) and the lake of the Mechels Broek (to your left). Further on the Dijle you take its right bank in a northerly direction until you pass the junction of the Binnendijle and the Dijlever discount on the right leave the Dijle to go to your starting point.

You can of course start the loop at any point.

Quiet nature in a watery environment on the Mechelen!

Many beautiful views and beautiful meanders to see (see POIs).

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Difficulty level: Easy (23/100)

Length: 3.42 km

Duration: 00h20


Total ascent: 15 m

Maximal slope: 1 %

Average slope: 0.8 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 15 m

Difficulty level according to the author: 0/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 1.82 km (53 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 1.64 km (48 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Spuibeekstraat, 2800 Mechelen, België / Belgique / Belgien

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        Places of interest

        1. Befferhof Castle

          0 · Castle
          The Castle Befferhof is a moat castle in Bonheiden. The name refers to the "Hof van Befferen", the …
          Wikipedia
        2. Befferhof Castle

          0 · Castle
          On the Ferraris map referred to as Hoeve Diepenbeeck, on the maps of Popp and Vandermaelen as …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        3. The first Boeimeer bridge

          0 · Bridge
          The Vrouwvliet is a watercourse that rises in Begijnendijk and flows through Baal, Tremelo, …
          Blauwkruikje
        4. Cow parsley

          0 · Vegetation
          A wealth of flowering whistleweed along the walking path
          Blauwkruikje
        5. Goldcrest

          0 · POI

          Goudhaantje in the bushes of the Mechels Broek.

          Thierry!
        6. A.S. Adveture walk

          0 · Signpost
          The entire trail is signposted with white hexagonal A.S. Adventure logo plates with purple arrow.
          Blauwkruikje
        7. Mechels Pants

          0 · Natural area
          The Mechels Broek, located on the territory of Mechelen, Bonheiden and Muizen, is a swampy area …
          Wikipedia
        8. Canada Geese

          0 · Natural area
          The Canada Goose is considered harmful because it pollutes the watercourses with its excrement, …
          Blauwkruikje
        9. Watchtower

          0 · Observation Tower

          From the watchtower you have a good view of the water birds.
          The Mechels Broek is home to many …

          Thierry!
        10. Grounding mallard

          0 · Natural area
          Ground ducks are distinguished from other ducks by, among other things, they usually seek their …
          Blauwkruikje
        11. Hanswijckhoeve

          0 · Farm
          Named after the monastery that originally owned it. Located near the Dijle on a higher plot in the …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        12. Hotel Malcot

          0 · Hotel
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        13. Provincial Sports and Recreation Centre De Nekker

          0 · Nature park
          De Nekker is a great destination for a holiday. You can exercise, relax or play. In a beautiful, …
          Toerisme Provincie Antwerpen
        14. Art Deco house

          0 · POI
          Terraced house of two bays and two storeys under flat roof, from around 1930. Brick frame façade …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        15. Arsenal

          0 · Burrough

          The railway district of Mechelen makes it clear with its toponyms that work was done here and …

          Pascal Brackman
        16. Chapel of Our Lady of Hanswijk

          0 · POI
          Chapel of 1913, erected on the site of the former monastery of the Hanswijk or Dalscholieren …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        17. Series of workers' houses

          0 · House
          Series of workers' houses from the fourth quarter of the 19th and the first quarter of the 20th …
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        18. Upper lock and lock keeper's house

          0 · POI
          The locks on the Dijle form the final piece on the 'Afleidingsdijle', a branch on the Dijle that …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        19. Railway bridge over the Dijle

          0 · POI
          This railway bridge from around 1900 is part of major infrastructure works that were intended to …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        20. Nekkerhal

          0 · Expo area

          The Nekkerhal has 18,424m² of free space, unique in Europe. Multifunctional: fairs, events, …

          RouteYou
        21. Nekkerspoel

          0 · Municipality
          Nekkerspoel is a neighbourhood of Mechelen, Belgium, immediately east of the city. The name means …
          Wikipedia

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        Befferhof Castle
        Befferhof Castle
        The first Boeimeer bridge
        Cow parsley
        Goldcrest
        A.S. Adveture walk
        Mechels Pants
        Canada Geese
        Watchtower
        Grounding mallard
        Hanswijckhoeve
        Hotel Malcot
        Provincial Sports and Recreation Centre De Nekker
        Art Deco house
        Arsenal
        Chapel of Our Lady of Hanswijk
        Series of workers' houses
        Upper lock and lock keeper's house
        Railway bridge over the Dijle
        Nekkerhal
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