Along the Molenbeek – Silsombos Nature Reserve loop from Kortenberg

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Along the Molenbeek – Silsombos Nature Reserve loop from Kortenberg

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Along the Molenbeek – Silsombos Nature Reserve loop from Kortenberg

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9.96km

30m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Zwarte Madam Road

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This road is named after (and leads to) the Black Madam that is a little further here: komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/3856012

The path can be difficult to navigate.

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2.52 km

The Black Madam statue in Silsombos

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She has been there for a long time and would lure people like a siren and drown them in the Molenbeek. But for me she is a moment to stop …

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2.52 km

Along the Molenbeek

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The Molenbeek is the most important stream in the municipality of Kortenberg, where it also originates. In the first part of its course it is called the Aderbeek and then …

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3.06 km

Stenen Goot Aqueduct

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De Stenen Goot is a well-known spot for the inhabitants here. Sometimes (especially in spring and summer when there is a lot of vegetation) you see less of the overall …

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3.81 km

Silsombos Nature Reserve

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Beautiful nature reserve! You can enjoy a drink in Bar Bruis.

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4.91 km

Heersemmolen

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THE HEERSEMMOLEN USES THE WATER FROM PANELS LAID SOUTH OF THE MILL AND FEED BY THE MOLENBEEK

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7.91 km

Silsombos

Nature Reserve

9.04 km

Boardwalks of Silsombos

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Watch carefully, the decking is not all that good, planks are missing and there are butterflies lying loose. If possible, it's better to walk next to the ramps, I think it's safer

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9.69 km

View of Kwerps

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The church of Kwerps comes into view via a bumpy path...

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9.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

2.50 km

1.25 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

4.88 km

1.85 km

1.55 km

1.34 km

351 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

16°C

7°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 22, 2023,balade Nederokkerzele

Very nice walk which is done for the most part in or along the woods. Refreshing walk in hot weather but be careful, when it's humid there are many places where mosquitoes proliferate. Course without any difficulty in dry weather, but can be more complicated in case of rain, with in particular some deteriorated duckboards. Easy parking next to the …

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