Moderate
4.5
(15)
50
riders
Zoerselbos Gravel Trail – Zoerselbos loop from Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor
02:45
46.6km
60m
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: April 22, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 17.9 km for 116 m
Waypoints
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Start point
Bus stop
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6.85 km
Sint-Jobbaan Gravel Road
Highlight • Cycleway
Not only this dirt road, but many gravel options in the vicinity. From here you can quickly reach the Dessel-Schoten Canal and the Westmalle Trappists.
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10.9 km
Westmalle Castle
Highlight • Castle
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
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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18.0 km
Castle de Renesse
Highlight • Castle
The original castle was built in the 15th century by Willem van Berchem. In 1542, this castle was destroyed by Maarten van Rossum. Jan van Renesse built the current castle and the outbuildings a few years later. The architect was Hendrik Lambrechts. Many important people visited, such as Emperor Charles V, William the Silent and Margaret of Parma. In the following centuries, the castle was plundered several times and used as a residence for warring troops. Finally, it fell into disrepair. In 1793, the upper court and the farm were demolished.
In 1830, the de Renesse family disappeared from the castle: Count Clément de Renesse-Breidbach sold the whole to Viscount Leonard du Bus de Gisignies. He had the service buildings converted into a country house. He also expanded the entire domain and had an English garden laid out in the park. Among other things, the giant sequoias were planted at that time. His son Bernard Amé du Bus de Gisignies and grandson Bernard du Bus de Gisignies continued to manage the domain. Bernard du Bus de Gisignies became mayor of Oostmalle. His daughter Isabelle married Count Maximilien de Renesse-Breidbach in 1896. The castle thus came back into the hands of the de Renesse family.
In 1920, the castle was renovated in Flemish neo-Renaissance style. In 1941, part of the western wing was bombed to pieces by the British. This part was not restored. Later, Count Thierry de Renesse also became mayor of Oostmalle. After his death in 1973, negotiations began on the purchase of the castle by the municipality. In 1983, the municipality bought the castle and part of the domain. The Flemish Region bought the remaining 33 hectares. Since 1982, the castle has been protected as a monument
Source: Wikipedia
In 1830, the de Renesse family disappeared from the castle: Count Clément de Renesse-Breidbach sold the whole to Viscount Leonard du Bus de Gisignies. He had the service buildings converted into a country house. He also expanded the entire domain and had an English garden laid out in the park. Among other things, the giant sequoias were planted at that time. His son Bernard Amé du Bus de Gisignies and grandson Bernard du Bus de Gisignies continued to manage the domain. Bernard du Bus de Gisignies became mayor of Oostmalle. His daughter Isabelle married Count Maximilien de Renesse-Breidbach in 1896. The castle thus came back into the hands of the de Renesse family.
In 1920, the castle was renovated in Flemish neo-Renaissance style. In 1941, part of the western wing was bombed to pieces by the British. This part was not restored. Later, Count Thierry de Renesse also became mayor of Oostmalle. After his death in 1973, negotiations began on the purchase of the castle by the municipality. In 1983, the municipality bought the castle and part of the domain. The Flemish Region bought the remaining 33 hectares. Since 1982, the castle has been protected as a monument
Source: Wikipedia
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19.4 km
Domeinbos Wolfschot
Nature Reserve
5
22.8 km
St. Anthony's Chapel, Salphen
Highlight • Religious Site
This chapel dates back to 1626 and was founded when the plague raged through the region. People who died of the disease were not allowed to be buried in the provided cemetery and were buried here in the forest. A resident from Salphen who lost some children to the plague decided to establish the chapel. The chapel soon became a center of attraction for pilgrims and for that reason was enlarged to its current state in 1726. A beautiful dirt road starts from this chapel, which meanders along ancient forests and stunning views.
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29.5 km
Zoerselhof Castle
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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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30.8 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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32.6 km
Het Boshuisje (De Loteling), Zoerselbos
Highlight • Cafe
Great host and beautiful terrace at the Zoerselbos nature reserve.
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34.1 km
Picnic spot Berkemei
Highlight • Forest
At the end of the Berkemei against the Zoerselbos is a respectable oak. A tree chapel has hung here since time immemorial, as one often finds at intersections of important roads. The road from Zandhoven to Brecht crossed here with one of the two roads from Halle to Zoersel. The chapel had disappeared in the late 1970s. The then young Friends of the Zoerselbos association decided to provide a new chapel.
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46.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.7 km
11.6 km
11.4 km
7.35 km
463 m
122 m
Surfaces
24.0 km
13.6 km
6.92 km
1.29 km
779 m
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