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Zoerselbos Gravel Trail – Zoerselhof Castle loop from Malle

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Zoerselbos Gravel Trail – Zoerselhof Castle loop from Malle

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Zoerselbos Gravel Trail – Zoerselhof Castle loop from Malle

03:20

55.3km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: June 12, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 27.5 km for 22 m

After 28.4 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.99 km

Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle

Highlight • Monument

The Müllenbruck brothers built this stone windmill, a round mountain mill, in 1843. It was used as a flour mill until the late 1940s. In 1985 he was again made to grind. The Scherpenberg mill can be visited every Sunday afternoon from 2 pm to 5 pm. This mountain or belt mill was popularly called De Stenen Molen to distinguish it from the wooden mill on the Oude Molenstraat, which was demolished around 1942. The original name Scherpenbergmolen refers to the toponym of its location. After various restorations, the stone Scherpenbermolen is back in top condition and does what it always did: grind grain into flour. The millers are happy to welcome you every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can also visit the various attics where you will receive an expert explanation from one of the millers. You can enjoy Kempense outdoor fun on the last Sunday of August under the rotating windmill blades.
Source: Malle . Municipality

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12.1 km

Westmalle Castle

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The Westmalle Castle is located in the village of Westmalle in the municipality of Malle. The origins of the castle go back to a large fortified farm, the Mansus de Trisco, which was founded around 1100. The farm was the residence of the representatives, the meiers, of the Dukes of Brabant. In 1449, the estate was sold by Philip the Good as Duke of Brabant to Henri van der Moelen, a municipal councilor of Antwerp. In 1505, his son, knight Hendrik van der Moelen, received all feudal rights from Philip the Fair. Hendrik's grandson, Evrard de Cottereau, built the current castle in 1561. The avenue to the church of Westmalle was constructed in 1650. In 1695, the last heir of the Cottereau family owed a lot of money to Pierre Farisau, and later to his heir Philip Robijns. In 1702 the castle was claimed by the creditors, but the court returned the castle to Lady Moytray, the widow of the Cottereau. In 1738 her brother inherited the castle and it was sold to the heirs of Filips Robijns. The castle then had the appearance of a fortified castle with a monumental gate, drawbridge, double rampart and forecourt. These heirs sold the castle to Jacques Benoit Pauwens in 1743. The Pauwens family lived in the castle until 1847. In 1829 Baron de Norman renovated the castle. In 1914 Baron Alfons van der Straten Waillet inherited the castle. By division among his children it passed to his 4th son, Baron Jacques van der Straten Waillet, in 1973. In 1978 the castle, which has perfectly preserved its appearance from 1561, was classified as a monument. the castle is currently (2022) still privately owned.
Source: Wikipedia
As of 5 May 25, the domain around the castle is open to the public.
more info: toerisme-malle.be/domein-kasteel-westmalle-voortaan-volledig-toegankelijk

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31.8 km

Krommedreef

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Nice road through the greenery between s'Gravenwezel and St-job in't-Goor

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35.7 km

Antitank Canal

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The Antitankgracht was constructed just before the Second World War to stop German tanks. Fortunately, that is no longer necessary today, but it does provide us with a nice location to cycle through.

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39.0 km

Cycling along the Anti-Tank Canal

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It started as a military structure, but it is now an attractive natural ribbon that invites you to walk, cycle, relax and explore. The Antitankgracht dates from just before the Second World War. He was once part of a whole network of defense lines, fortresses and bunkers around Antwerp. After the war, nature took over from the military. Very special places were created with a great diversity of plants and animals. Many species that found their permanent home here have often become rare in other places in Flanders. The Antitankgracht is a real "animal highway" that ensures that animals move from one nature reserve to another. In addition to the beautiful nature, there is of course also the impressive military heritage in the immediate vicinity of the canal: fortresses, bunkers and all kinds of buildings that served a military purpose at the time.

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47.0 km

Het Boshuisje (De Loteling), Zoerselbos

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Great host and beautiful terrace at the Zoerselbos nature reserve.

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47.0 km

Zoerselbos Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravelpad in the middle of the Zoerselbos, it can be very busy here during the holidays and weekends.

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50.1 km

Zoerselhof Castle

Highlight • Castle

The current building, with rooms for the abbot and the provost, was built in 1787 by the provost Bonifacius De Wolf. He managed the estates of the Hemiksem monastery, a former Cistercian abbey in the municipality of Hemiksem in the province of Antwerp. Since then, the farm has served as a children's home, a guesthouse, a hotel-restaurant, and finally a castle. Nowadays, you could live there – with the necessary cash.

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55.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

14.9 km

12.2 km

11.5 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

14.3 km

12.5 km

3.97 km

2.01 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

21°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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March 18, 2023,🇧🇪🚴 Bezembindersroute

Beautiful route with lots of variety.
There are many birch trees in this part of the Kempen, the young shoots of which are very suitable for making brooms.
With a bit of luck you can also see a witch flying by on her broom.

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Zoerselbos Gravel Trail – Zoerselhof Castle loop from Malle

Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle

Westmalle Castle

Krommedreef

Antitank Canal

Cycling along the Anti-Tank Canal

Het Boshuisje (De Loteling), Zoerselbos

Zoerselbos Gravel Trail

Zoerselhof Castle

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