The
Rupel is a tidal
river in northern
Belgium, right tributary of the
Scheldt. It is about long. It flows through the Belgian province
Antwerp. It is formed by the confluence of the rivers
Dijle and
Nete, in
Rumst. It flows into the Scheldt at
Rupelmonde. Towns along the Rupel are Rumst,
Boom and
Niel. The Rupel is navigable, and forms part of the waterway to
Brussels.