Canoe & kayak route Kleine Nete

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Last verified: 9 January 2026
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Departure of the Kleine Nete

Discover the Kleine Nete that winds through the heart of the Kempen. One of the purest waterways in flanders. This picturesque river is home to a rich plant and animal world. The route takes you past some beautiful nature reserves such as De Zegge, the Olens Broek, Snepkensvijver, the Zwart Water and the Peertsbos. You also pass the Kempense Heuvelrug, an old dune belt.

You will find all necessary amenities such as jetties, parking, picnic areas and drinking establishments.

What can you expect? A relaxing but fascinating trip through an idyllic piece of nature from the watermill in Retie to the watermill of Grobbendonk. The tour culminates in a beautiful park landscape.

Where?

The possible departure points in order downstream are;

  1. Retie Watermill

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  1. Kasterlee The Wells

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  1. Kasterlee Netherust

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  1. Kasterlee Watermill

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  1. Yellow Ark of Noë

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  1. Kasterlee Bobbejaanland

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  1. Herentals Spanish Court

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  1. Herentals Sport Flanders

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  1. Grobbendonk Watermill

The route is a total of 25 km long and has a total of 9 entry and exit points.

The sailing distances and sailing times can be found here .

 

When?

The rental season usually runs from the Easter holidays until the end of October. To know the correct dates, it is best to look at the landlord's site.

If you have a canoe, kayak, paddle board, this is possible every day: from sunrise to sunset.

 

Rental and cost price

THE WATERRAL

dewaterral@skynet.be

www.dewaterral.be

KANO.BE

info@kano.be

www.kano.be

KEMPEN KAYAKS

info@kempenkayaks.be

https://www.kempenkayaks.be/

TAVERN NETHERUST

info@netherust.be

www.netherust.be

 

Would you like to practice this paddling sport in a club? Please contact

KASTELSE KAYAK KLUB ASBL

info@kastelsekayakklub.be

www.kastelsekayakklub.be

 

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