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Silsombos Nature Reserve

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Silsombos Nature Reserve

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Silsombos Nature Reserve

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Location: Kortenberg, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kwerps

6.41km

01:38

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Along the Molenbeek – Boardwalks of Silsombos loop from Kwerps

10.5km

02:41

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wooden Boardwalk – Between forest and field loop from Kortenberg

25.2km

06:25

70m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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June 2, 2023

At the church of Kwerps (the square with the car park at the former swimming pool building) you will find this information board about the walks through Silsombos. Silsombos is a valuable nature reserve between Nederokkerzeel and Erps-Kwerps where calcareous groundwater bubbles up. It
area consists of wet forests, bushes, swampy grasslands, meadows
and oak forests. The southwestern part is called Broekhoven. Seven types of orchids grow there. You will also find the giant horsetail, one of the oldest plant species on earth. They can grow up to two meters in height.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 19, 2023

The silsom forest is a paradise for nature lovers who enjoy a brisk walk. As the heart of the valley around the Weesbeek, the Silsombos is a mysterious place where legends and nature are intertwined. The Black Madam, a statue of Our Lady, plays a leading role in this.
(Natural point)

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Philippe

September 3, 2025

Nice information about region.

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Location: Kortenberg, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Silsombos Nature Reserve

1. Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kwerps

2. Along the Molenbeek – Boardwalks of Silsombos loop from Kwerps

3. Wooden Boardwalk – Between forest and field loop from Kortenberg

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