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Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kortenberg

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Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kortenberg

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Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kortenberg

01:38

6.39km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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529 m

View of Kwerps

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

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1.16 km

Absolutely crazy mud

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Welcome to the village where I grew up and being able to walk in the mud is essential, especially in Silsombos. But in spring, when the orchids are in bloom, and in summer, it's not that bad.

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1.18 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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2.54 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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2.54 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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2.56 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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3.12 km

Silsombos Picnic Spot

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Nice picnic area with bench and information boards. In this period of the year it pays to look extra closely over and at the wet meadows for the flora, including (protected) orchids.

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3.69 km

Kwikborre means lively source. And it is indeed a swampy place. (From the official report of the municipal council of 13 September 2012 of the municipality of Kampenhout about the name of the slow roads).

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

1.71 km

369 m

146 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.42 km

902 m

407 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

8°C

76 %

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Boardwalks of Silsombos – Along the Molenbeek loop from Kortenberg

View of Kwerps

Absolutely crazy mud

Boardwalks of Silsombos

The Black Madam statue in Silsombos

Along the Molenbeek

Zwarte Madam Road

Silsombos Picnic Spot

Kwikborre

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