This route leads through the Burgundian city with its wealth of ancient monuments and on through the peaceful river landscape that surrounds it. The traffic-free towpaths of the Dyle, Nete, Zenne and Rupel rivers provide a green corridor for cyclists through the Mechels Broek, Zennegat and Vrijbroekpark wildlife areas. And with Het Anker brewery-distillery as the starting and finishing point, you won’t go thirsty!
Distance: 59 or 45 km
Starting point: Brewery-Distillery Het Anker: Guido Gezellelaan 49, 2800 Mechelen
Accessibility: The terrain is flat. 55% of the route is traffic-free.
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