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Belgium
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East Flanders
Aalst
Herzele

Castle The Castle – Smoorbeek Trail loop from Herzele

Routes
Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Aalst
Herzele

Castle The Castle – Smoorbeek Trail loop from Herzele

Moderate

7

riders

Castle The Castle – Smoorbeek Trail loop from Herzele

02:51

49.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.67 km for 77 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

Castle The Castle

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The castle symbolizes the glory of Herzele, an important area within the Land of Aalst. This fortification, of which important parts are still visible today, was built according to a …

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2

2.45 km

Molen Te Rullegem

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A silent witness to the rural Pajottenland, hidden between fields and gentle ridges. The Molen te Rullegem is a classic Flemish windmill that has pierced the landscape with its silhouette …

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3

2.81 km

Gravel path between Herzele and Ressegem

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Very good to walk long path with fields on one side and a narrow forest on the other.

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4

4.51 km

Paddenhoek Forest Path

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Path along and through the forest

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9.34 km

Blauwbos (Den Dotter)

Nature Reserve

6

20.3 km

Solegemstraat Bike Path

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Quiet, car-free cycle path through open farmland between Lede and Wichelen. Wide views, quiet country roads and a car trap dangerous for groups.

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7

32.3 km

Chapel at the Crossroads near Smetlede

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The unpaved intersection near Smetlede is located in the middle of the quiet Flemish countryside, surrounded by winding country roads, fields and green hedges. This intersection marks the start of …

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8

38.4 km

Dikke Linde (Ghost Linden) Bavegem

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This lime tree, which is already more than 5 centuries old and therefore heavily damaged, stands on the border of the fields of Hoogkouter, Laagkouter and Neerwaarden, near the Bussegem …

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9

44.1 km

Smoorbeek Trail

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Winding gravel road along woods and fields

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49.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

12.9 km

10.0 km

6.12 km

1.10 km

176 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

14.1 km

10.4 km

3.75 km

495 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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