Bocholt–Herentals Canal

#246 among destinations in Belgium

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The Bocholt–Herentals Canal is a canal in Belgium that links the Zuid-Willemsvaart at Bocholt with the Albert Canal in Herentals, with a length of slightly over 60 kilometres. It is one of the seven canals linking the rivers Meuse and Scheldt. ()

Local name: Canal Bocholt-Herentals Coordinates: 51°14'7"N, 5°10'11"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Bocholt–Herentals Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Postel Abbey, Prinsenpark, Watermolen van Retie, Sint-Martinus.

3.8 miN
Monastery
Postel Abbey, Mol
97 min walk • Postel Abbey is a Premonstratensian abbey in the Belgian municipality of Mol in the province of Antwerp.
5.5 miW
Regional park, Park
Prinsenpark, Retie
140 min walk • The Princes Park in Retie is located in the Campine region of the Antwerp province in Flanders, Belgium. It is a popular park for walking, jogging, cycling and sightseeing.
5.1 miW
51°14'38"N • 5°3'6"E
Watermolen van Retie, Retie
131 min walk • Brasserie, Watermill
4.3 miNW
51°16'2"N • 5°5'6"E
Sint-Martinus, Retie
109 min walk • Church
2.5 miW
51°14'24"N • 5°6'48"E
Sint-Niklaaskerk, Dessel
63 min walk • Church
2.5 miW
51°14'26"N • 5°6'44"E
Heilig Hart, Dessel
64 min walk • Memorial
3.2 miSW
51°11'50"N • 5°7'40"E
Sint-Jozef Ambachtsmankerk, Mol
82 min walk • Church
4.4 miS
Locality
Balen
114 min walk • One of the highlights of Balen is the Molse Meren, a series of beautiful lakes that offer a range of water-based activities. From swimming and boating to fishing and birdwatching, there are plenty of ways to make the most of this natural playground.
3 miS
51°11'30"N • 5°9'42"E
Casino Gompel
78 min walk • Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
2.2 miW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Lorzestraat, Dessel
57 min walk • Lorzestraat is a multi-use stadium in Dessel, Belgium. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of K.F.C. Dessel Sport. The stadium holds 5,000 people.