Poelberg Windmill and Climb – Poelbergmolen loop from De Kam

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Belgium

Flanders

West Flanders

Poelberg Windmill and Climb – Poelbergmolen loop from De Kam

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Poelberg Windmill and Climb – Poelbergmolen loop from De Kam

01:47

6.91km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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727 m

Poelberg Windmill and Climb

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Not a monster but still a solid climb!

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1.80 km

Ruins of the Nieuwe Sint-Anna Chapel

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In the meantime, the church has been restored, renovated and converted into a unique event location with a public lookout post on the roof, designed by DMOA architects.
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2.01 km

Meikensbossen Camper Site

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On the edge of the Meikensbossen, with a view of the Poelberg and the Sint-Annakapel ruins, this camper site is an ideal base for those for whom camping and walking …

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3.22 km

Bench With View of Pond

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Beautiful bike and walks, you can make it pure in nature 😁👍

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3.84 km

Special Hotel Insect Hotel Rijmender

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Beautiful insect hotel

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4.62 km

View of the Poelberg and the Poelbergmolen from Meikensbos

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From the Meikensbos you have a beautiful view of the Poelberg near Tielt, a 45-metre-high hill with a rich history and a striking rural character. At the top is the …

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5.47 km

Poelbergmolen

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The oldest known mention of the Poelberg mill dates from 1668, the current wooden post mill was built in 1726. This date has been found on various mill parts. After …

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6.89 km

Poelbergbosje Picnic Area

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Here on the flank of the Poelberg there used to be a football field with a canteen. It has now been transformed into a beautiful, quiet natural spot with a …

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6.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

2.87 km

694 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

1.98 km

1.37 km

558 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

22°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 14, 2021,van Meiskesbossen rond en over Poelberg en terug

Short autumn walk in the neighborhood with daughter. During the trip, the windmill on the Poelberg was turning. Arrived at the windmill, the blades were already at rest and at the request of the miller, the windmill was rotated 180 degrees with 4 men, so that the front faces the rainy side instead of the door

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September 1, 2025,Tielt Poelberg

Instead of 7.25 km, it became a trip of just under 9 km, through new reservoirs that had swallowed up my paths. Some very wide paths in that Meikensbos.

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