Follow the water from Mechelen and you come to the aptly named ‘Drierivierenpunt’ (Three Rivers Point), for it is here that the Zenne, Leuven-Dyle Canal and the Dyle meet. The valley landscape and the old flood plain, Den Battelaer, are your destination. Though vibrant Mechelen is nearby, each step takes you a little further away from human habitation.
Terrain and accessibility
Not accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. The hiking trails in Den Battelaer can be muddy. Remember to wear appropriate footwear.
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View the GPX-route herePractical information
- Length: 14 km
- Starting place: Visit Mechelen, Vleeshouwersstraat 6, 2800 Mechelen
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Walking circuit Muizen A stone’s throw from the city centre are large expanses of meadowland: the Lower Dyle Valley. Walking circuit Mechelen - Mechels Broek In the shadow of St Rumbold’s Tower, to the east side of Mechelen, is a magnificent meadow landscape that runs alongside the meandering Dyle in the lower Dyle valley. Walking Circuit Hombeek This route takes you to the west of Mechelen, where the River Zenne meanders through the rich green countryside.
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