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Albertkananaal; the short link from Antwerp to Liège at the Belgium border and River Maas.


Albertkanaal | Belgium: Characteristics & Overview

Rating of waterway

Degree of difficulty:
Some experience is an advantage

Requirements:
Boating license essential

Character of waterway:
no rating

Profile of waterway:
Commercial traffic and tourism

Facilities groundside:
Good



Albertkanaal | Belgium: Tips & Detailed information

Wharfs, Marinas, Harbors, Facilities, Houseboat hirers, Restaurants and Shops.

Facts to this waterway:

113 km
3.60 m
6.70 m


Kanaal van Bocholt naar Herentals | Belgium, Maas (Meuse) River | Belgium, Rupel River / Canal Beneden Nete / Netekanaal | Belgium


Albertkanaal
This is the longest waterway of Belgium and connects the areas of Liège, Limburg and Antwerp. It connects the industrial area of Liège with the sea port of Antwerp and is thus a canal which is strongly used by big cargo ships.


No reason to avoid it since it crosses a region with wide pasture, beautiful woods, ancient towns and magnificent stately homes.


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