The castle is mentioned for the first time in 1448. It was then a farm with the Taye family from Grimbergen as feudal lord. Presumably the domain, originating from the Melisheym settlement, is even much older than that.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

September 13, 2022

Hiking

From the gatehouse you can see the forecourt that gives access to the actual castle within the castle wall via a lion-decorated bridge with gatehouse.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

October 16, 2021

Cycling

Hof te Melis is a castle with a moat.
The castle was built in the neo-Renaissance style.
The Hof te Melis is a protected landscape because of its scientific, historical …

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1. Nonnenbos singletrack – Breutheide Forest Path loop from Puurs

68.2km

04:24

80m

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2. Over de Beek Trail – Gravel Road loop from Kapelle-op-den-Bos

55.5km

03:19

90m

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3. Nonnenbos singletrack – Fort van Liezele loop from Kapelle-op-den-Bos

63.7km

03:57

80m

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Hof te Melis

1. Nonnenbos singletrack – Breutheide Forest Path loop from Puurs

2. Over de Beek Trail – Gravel Road loop from Kapelle-op-den-Bos

3. Nonnenbos singletrack – Fort van Liezele loop from Kapelle-op-den-Bos

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