Cycling along the sand and beach around Mol and Postel
Mol, Flanders, Belgium
Cycling route: 582297
Provided by: De Kempen
27.4 km
01:36 h
483 kcal
47 m
Description
This route is a loop that you can follow after you have taken a beautiful bike ride through 'the Kempen Lake District' around Dessel. This way you can further explore this beautiful area full of water ponds and sandy beaches. The landscape in this region was created by the extraction of the Mole quartz sand. In the 19th century it was discovered that this sand is of exceptional quality. Some of these extraction sites grew into recreational areas and other places grew into beautiful nature reserves.
Climb the Sas4 tower
The starting point of this route is on the edge of the Zilvermeer. From here you cycle past the Sas4 tower in the direction of Dessel. The Bocholt-Herentals and Schoten-Kwaadmechelen canals cross near this tower. Climb this 37-meter observation tower and enjoy the view over these canals and the Kempen Lakes. In clear weather you can see for miles. In the visitor center at the bottom of the tower you can learn more about the nature in the area surrounding this tower, shipping and quartz sand extraction.
An ancient castle
Then you cycle on to Broqueville Castle. This castle was built between 1857 and 1861 according to a design by Baron Stanislas de Broqueville. In 1921 the castle was expanded with two crenellated south towers. The castle is still inhabited today. You then cycle past the Quartz Sand Quarry back to the starting point of the route. Another highlight on this cycle route is the centuries-old Premonstratensian abbey of Postel.
A trip for everyone
This tour is suitable for everyone, including people with a hand bike, cargo bike, bicycle trailer or mobility scooter. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful nature and attractions in this area. Are you up for a long bike ride? Then first follow route 560150 and then switch to this route.
Curious about this area? Then download the sheets with the route, tourist information and details regarding accessibility on this website: http://www.kempen.be/nl/doen/fietsen/toegankelijk-fietsen
Climb the Sas4 tower
The starting point of this route is on the edge of the Zilvermeer. From here you cycle past the Sas4 tower in the direction of Dessel. The Bocholt-Herentals and Schoten-Kwaadmechelen canals cross near this tower. Climb this 37-meter observation tower and enjoy the view over these canals and the Kempen Lakes. In clear weather you can see for miles. In the visitor center at the bottom of the tower you can learn more about the nature in the area surrounding this tower, shipping and quartz sand extraction.
An ancient castle
Then you cycle on to Broqueville Castle. This castle was built between 1857 and 1861 according to a design by Baron Stanislas de Broqueville. In 1921 the castle was expanded with two crenellated south towers. The castle is still inhabited today. You then cycle past the Quartz Sand Quarry back to the starting point of the route. Another highlight on this cycle route is the centuries-old Premonstratensian abbey of Postel.
A trip for everyone
This tour is suitable for everyone, including people with a hand bike, cargo bike, bicycle trailer or mobility scooter. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful nature and attractions in this area. Are you up for a long bike ride? Then first follow route 560150 and then switch to this route.
Curious about this area? Then download the sheets with the route, tourist information and details regarding accessibility on this website: http://www.kempen.be/nl/doen/fietsen/toegankelijk-fietsen
Height Profile
Just across the border from North Brabant you will find the Antwerpse Kempen. Enjoy forests, heaths, beautiful old sights such as beguinages and abbeys and charming towns and villages such as Turnhout, Lier and Malle. You can also let yourself be pampered culinary with the most delicious regional dishes
You do not want to miss this
Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provinciaal Recreatiedomein Zilvermeer (Welkom in De Maat, 2400, Mol, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | ||
14 | 14 (Postelsesteenweg, 2400, Mol, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.88 km | |
75 | 75 (2400, Mol, Flanders, Belgium) | 1.86 km | |
74 | 74 (2480, Dessel, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.50 km | |
| Sas4-toren (Uitkijktoren SAS4, B-2480, Dessel, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.74 km | ||
74 | 74 (2480, Dessel, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.98 km |
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