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Meandering Grote Molenbeek – The Hunsberg Trails loop from Merchtem

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Meandering Grote Molenbeek – The Hunsberg Trails loop from Merchtem

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Meandering Grote Molenbeek – The Hunsberg Trails loop from Merchtem

03:06

12.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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29 m

Sculpture at Merchtem Church

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Northeast of the church, near the beginning of Reedijk, a park was created in 2003, called ‘Paardenwater’. This name refers to the presence between the 13th and 18th centuries of …

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Starting point Pakespad

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"Pake" is the local pronunciation of "Pauwke", which refers to Kris De Pauw (1967-2009), a figure in Merchtem. Both as chairman of the local department of Natuurpunt and through his …

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197 m

Bridge over the Grote Molenbeek

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From the bridge you can look very closely at and enjoy the rippling water of the Grote Molenbeek.

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2.54 km

Meandering Grote Molenbeek

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Nice walking environment in nature. It can be busy at times. The path is also used by cyclists, so be careful.

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6.88 km

The Hunsberg Trails

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Not to be missed bass with challenging trails

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7.79 km

Holy Family Chapel - Merchtem

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Road chapel flanked by two lime trees, situated on a historic chapel location, northeast of the radically renovated Hof Te Cley farm. The chapel preserves a gable stone with the …

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8.36 km

Junction of GR126 and GR128

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11.1 km

Langeveldmolen on the Grote Molenbeek

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The Langeveldmolen probably existed in the 14th century, built on an artificial waterfall along the Molenbeek in Merchtem. Over the centuries, the mill was owned by different families. The last …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.96 km

2.25 km

1.43 km

664 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

4.29 km

1.24 km

931 m

891 m

426 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

9°C

87 %

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Meandering Grote Molenbeek – The Hunsberg Trails loop from Merchtem

Sculpture at Merchtem Church

Starting point Pakespad

Bridge over the Grote Molenbeek

Meandering Grote Molenbeek

The Hunsberg Trails

Holy Family Chapel - Merchtem

Junction of GR126 and GR128

Langeveldmolen on the Grote Molenbeek

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