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Turnhout and the Antwerp Kempen offer endless cycling pleasure. The tourism board of the Province of Antwerp provided around 50 signposted, loop-shaped cycling routes. The accompanying brochures will give you more information about the area and the sights. A dozen routes run close to Baalse Hei. The new cycle nodes network includes some 1250 mi of beautiful cycling roads.

Cycling

You can rent bicycles at Baalse Hei for €9.50 per day. The deposit is €50.

Hiking in the Antwerp Kempen area

On Baalse Hei, you can rent a 'green backpack' with search maps, sundial, tree pointer, and other measuring instruments. This illustrates the countless hiking options that Turnhout and Kempen are known for.

Bicycle route planner

You can also plan your cycling route yourself!

Click here to plan your cycling route.

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Rowing pond

Enjoy the water!

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