Belgium, land of Chocolate and Waffels, is one of the countries
where the route travels alot of kilometers. From Lozen, to Givet, the
route will lead over major waterways:
Zuid-Willemsvaart
Canal Briegden - Neerharen
Albert Canal
Meuse
And along the Meuse the planning is to make some stops, to see the
beautiful places. This is where the mountains really start, and the
route guides along bastions, castles and citadels. It is a very nice
preview of what to expect later this journey.
Permits and certificates you need in Belgium
Permits, Cerfificates and
declarations
ICC
International Certificate of Competence
BCMR
Basic Certificate Maritime Radio (Operator Certificate)
Radio Licence (Your registration of your Radio including callsign)
ICP
Internationaal Certificaat Pleziervaartuigen
PoO
Proof of Ownership or Purchase
Insurance
Insurance Policy
VAT
VAT Declaration
Waterways Permit
Waterways Permit (Waterwegenvergunning).
You do need for the Flanders section of Belgium a Waterways Permit (Waterwegenvergunning) when
your boat is longer than 6 meters and/or can go faster than 20
km/h. This permit is needed on Flemish inland waterways (Vlaanderen).
For the Waterways Permit (Waterwegenvergunning) you don't have to pay
for the entire time you spend in Belgium. You only have to pay for the
time you are in Flanders. This implies that you only have to have a
permit for the part where you Enter Belgium, and when you enter Wallonia
(Safely: Luik - Liege). Whenever you are In Wallonia (e.g. the Meuse) you don't
need the Waterwegenvergunning.
Be aware! The Marina at Kanne is Flanders! So when you choose to stay there overnight,
you have to count those days too!
The Zuid-Willemsvaart (ZWV)
Crossing the border from The Netherlands into Belgium, at N
51°12.992', E 5°34.996', where the route continues on the
Zuid-Willemsvaart until we are getting to the first fork. This is one
of the Flemish inland waterways (Vlaanderen)
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Belgian Border
N 51°12.992', E 5°34.996'
Sluis 17 Ophaalbrug
1 m
Lock 17 (Lozen)
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
18
Telephone
+32011/447035
email
sluis.lozen@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Brug Sluis Bocholt
1m
Lock Bocholt
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
20
Telephone
+3211448365
email
sluis.bocholt@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Connection with the Canal from Bocholt to Herentals
Fig.7 - Fork with Canal from Bocholt to Herentals
The Zuid-Willemsvaart will Fork at KM 42 and connect to Canal from
Bocholt to Herentals. The Canal from Bocholt to Herentals is on
the starboard side and goes towards the west and eventually Antwerp.
So that is not the route as planned and therefore continue straight on the ZWV.
At Bocholt there is a small visitors marina, that seems to be very neatly kept
and is not expensive.
Canal from Bocholt to Herenthals
Straight
Contine on ZWV
Starboard
Enter the Canal from Bocholt to Herentals
Route continues on the ZWV
Here the route continues over the Zuid-Willemsvaart, heading east.
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Fietsbrug Bocholt
H 7,1 m
Marina Bocholt
Owner
VVW-Bocholt vzw
Website
www.vvw-bocholt.be
Telephone
+32 477 32 10 57
Note
A german visitor left a nice review on waterkaarten.net.
A grocery-shop is at walking distance at about 5 minutes walk.
Brug Bocholt Dorp
H 6,4m
Brug Beek
H 7m
Marina Bree
Owner
Yachting Club Bree
Website
http://www.yachtingclubbree.be/
Telephone
+32496250532
Note
A german visitor left a nice review on waterkaarten.net.
A grocery-shop is at walking distance at about 5 minutes walk.
After the bridge "Neerharen", there is the next fork.
At this fork there are the following canals:
Fork at Neerharen
Straight
Enter Canal Briegden - Neerharen Leads to the
Albertkanaal and towards Kanne. The preferred route.
Port
Continue on ZWV and go towards Maastricht.
Nice for a stop, but also involves the Ternaaijen Locks that go up
14 meters(!) to get on the Albertkanaal. Check your maps/apps if you
want to visit.
The preferred route is entering the Canal Briegden - Neerharen. This will
end up into the Albertcanal.
Canal Briegden - Neerharen
This canal is only around 4,5 km long. And there are two locks and 5
bridges. The bridge over the lock Neerharen is the first object right
afer the fork.
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Sluis Neerharen brug
8 m
Lock Neerharen
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
18
Telephone
+3289/714484
email
sluis.neerharen@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Name
Height/Width/Length
Brug Tournebride
H 6,05 m
Brug Lanaken
H 6,85m
Voetgangersbrug
Lanaken
H 9,38m
Spoorbrug Lanaken
H 11,85m
Lock Lanaken
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
18
Telephone
+3289714145
email
sluis.lanaken@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Connection Canal Briegden - Neerharen and the Albertcanal
Now the connection with the Albertcanal is approaching. Navigation
is actually simple: Go straight and "cross" the Albert Canal to get to
the starboard side of the canal. Be aware that there are also
cargo ships passing here!
Fork at Briegden
Straight
Enter the Albert Canal
Leads towards Kanne and the Meuse river at Liege (Luik).The
preferred route.
Starboard
Take the Albert Canal towards Antwerp..
If you want to make a different route from here, go starboard.
Almost on the Muese River! We are going to follow the
Albert Canal from here, heading south.
The (King) Albertcanal
This Canal is one of the (political) accomplishments of Belguim.
They dug the canal to avoid being dependent on The Netherlands to get
to Antwerp, or even Rotterdam. They wanted their own canal and that
became the Albert Canal. King Albert ordered the canal, but not lived
to see the opening. Following the Canal, at a certain moment, the
marina "Kanne" will appear on the starboard side. As seen in the vlog
of The Parel, this is a very nice marina. Also close to the caves of
Kanne and Fortress Eben-Emael.
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Brug Veldwezelt
H 17,42 m
Brug Vroenhoven
H 24m
Brug Kanne
H 9,1m
Marina Kanne "YAKAN"
Location
Kanne - Belgium
Mooring place
15 visitor spaces
Address
Trekweg Opcanne 6 3770 Kanne-Riemst
Telephone
+32 (0) 12 45 79 16
Note
Website: https://www.yakan.be/ BE AWARE! This is still flanders so your you need to have your permit
for the time you stay here.
Pont de Lanaye
H 7,2m
Pont de Lixhe
H 7,2m
Pont-rails de Lixhe
H 7,2m
On the port side you see the Canal the
Haccourt a Visé to get to Marina "Port de Plaisance de
Visé".
Pont de Haccourt
H 7,2m
Pont de
Hermalle-sous-Argenteau
H 7,2m
Pont n°26
de l'autoroute E40
H 7,2m
Pont de Wandre
H 7,2m
Pont Milsaucy
H 7,2m
On the starboard side right before the
bridge Pont Marexhe there is a bunker/tank boat. You can
get diesel here.
Bateau Magasin Neptunia Rescator
Location
Quai de Wallonie 51
4040 Herstal
Belgium
VHF
82
Telephone
+32(0)42406008
+32(0)42406021
E-Mail
herstal@neptunia.com
Note
Website: https://store.neptunia.com/
Pont Marexhe
H 7,2m
Entering The Meuse!
So, now we enter the Meuse river! On port side, you see the statue of King Albert, who
ordered the dig of the Canal. And yes, right before this fork, you can get Diesel, other fuels,
oils, and other things you might need.
From here, we are going "upstream" (opvaart). The advantage is that the Meuse is "canalized" by putting
in a lot of Locks. Next to the locks are the "water overruns", or "waterfalls". So be
very much aware of where you are, and what you are doing! But if it hasn't been raining alot the
current against is not so bad.
Heading for Liege (Luik)
Now going upstream on a river. And that has implications. Like looking even more forward and backward.
Due to the fact that the SOG will be (way) slower than the SOG of cargo ships, they can sneak up on our
back. Therefore, looking backwards and watching AIS (if you have that) will help.
When you own Marine Radio(s), make sure to listen to the proper channels and be not affraid to communicate.
Cargo will be happy when you make sure they understand your intentions.
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Pont Atlas V
H 6,7 m
Pont Maghin ou St Léona
H 6,7 m
Pont des Arches
H 6,7 m
Passerelle Saucy
H 6,7 m
Pont Kennedy
H 6,7 m
Marina Kanne "YAKAN"
Location
Kanne - Belgium
Mooring place
15 visitor spaces
Address
Trekweg Opcanne 6 3770 Kanne-Riemst
Telephone
+32 (0) 12 45 79 16
Note
Website: https://www.yakan.be/
Lock Neerharen
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
18
Telephone
+3289/714484
email
sluis.neerharen@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Name
Height/Width/Length
Brug Tournebride
H 6,05 m
Brug Lanaken
H 6,85m
Voetgangersbrug
Lanaken
H 9,38m
Spoorbrug Lanaken
H 11,85m
Lock Lanaken
Operated by
De Vlaamse Waterweg nv
VHF
18
Telephone
+3289714145
email
sluis.lanaken@vlaamsewaterweg.be
Note
At the date of writing this, No Information.
Connection Canal Briegden - Neerharen and the Albertcanal
Now the connection with the Albertcanal is approaching. Navigation
is actually simple: Go straight and "cross" the Albert Canal to get to
the starboard side of the canal. Be aware that there are also
cargo ships passing here!
Fork at Briegden
Straight
Enter the Albert Canal
Leads towards Kanne and the Meuse river at Liege (Luik).The
preferred route.
Starboard
Take the Albert Canal towards Antwerp..
If you want to make a different route from here, go starboard.
Almost on the Muese River! We are going to follow the
Albert Canal from here, heading south.
The (King) Albertcanal
This Canal is one of the (political) accomplishments of Belguim.
They dug the canal to avoid being dependent on The Netherlands to get
to Antwerp, or even Rotterdam. They wanted their own canal and that
became the Albert Canal. King Albert ordered the canal, but not lived
to see the opening. Following the Canal, at a certain moment, the
marina "Kanne" will appear on the starboard side. As seen in the vlog
of The Parel, this is a very nice marina. Also close to the caves of
Kanne and Fortress Eben-Emael.
Objects Info
Name
Height/Width/Length
Brug Veldwezelt
H 17,42 m
Brug Vroenhoven
H 24m
Brug Kanne
H 9,1m
Marina Kanne "YAKAN"
Location
Kanne - Belgium
Mooring place
15 visitor spaces
Address
Trekweg Opcanne 6 3770 Kanne-Riemst
Telephone
+32 (0) 12 45 79 16
Note
Website: https://www.yakan.be/
Pont de Lanaye
H 7,2m
Pont de Haccourt
H 7,2m
Pont de
Hermalle-sous-Argenteau
H 7,2m
Pont n°26
de l'autoroute E40
H 7,2m
Pont de Wandre
H 7,2m
Pont Milsaucy
H 7,2m
Pont Marexhe
H 7,2m
Which countries will this route pass?
These are the 5 (five) countries we are going to visit. Please use the links
to get to the specific chapters (or routes, or legs) of each country.
We added, for good measurement, the ISO Country and the International country-code
for calling
DE - +49 - Moselle River, Saar river and Rhine River
Of all five countries, we’ll only be in Luxembourg for a short
stretch: just the section of the Moselle that lies wedged between
France, Germany, and Luxembourg. It starts at Écluse
d'Apach (FR) and ends at Wasserbillig (LUX),
where the Sauer River flows into the Moselle. On this approximately 36 km
long stretch, we’ll be boating right along the border between Luxembourg
and Germany. More about this will follow in the section covering this
part of the route.
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