Along the Molenbeek – Boardwalks of Silsombos loop from Kortenberg
Along the Molenbeek – Boardwalks of Silsombos loop from Kortenberg
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Along the Molenbeek – Boardwalks of Silsombos loop from Kortenberg
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9.96km
30m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.95 km
Zwarte Madam Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The path can be difficult to navigate.
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2.52 km
The Black Madam statue in Silsombos
Highlight • Monument
The official reading according to the site of Natuurpunt: "The black madam is a statue of Our Lady on a high stone pedestal, located on the border with Nederokkerzeel and Erps-Kwerps. There are various legends about this statue. For example, there is the story that is told on this place around midnight voices were heard. These lured visitors into the Molenbeek, where they drowned. Later, the owners of the Balkemolen castle erected a statue of the Virgin Mary here." natuurpunt.be/pagina/erfgoed-groen-vallei
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2.52 km
Along the Molenbeek
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The Molenbeek stream also flows to the Zwarte Madam in this area: komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/3856012
The area here can be very muddy and the boardwalks and pieces of wood are not in the best condition for every walker.
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3.06 km
Stenen Goot Aqueduct
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What is it? We quote: "The Stenen Goot is an aqueduct that transports the water of the Molenbeek over that of its sister course, the Weesbeek. It ensured that the water of the Molenbeek, after it had fed the Heersemmolen in Veltem-Beisem (Herent) , could be transported to the water mill of Ter Balkt (Kampenhout)."
You can clearly see one of the two streams, the Molenbeek, because it is higher than the other, the Weesbeek, which it crosses via the aqueduct. However, if you look at the Weesbeek you will also see some stone remains of the entire construction. Attention: the Weesbeek, which runs under the Molenbeek gutter, is a bit deeper here than you might think, so don't slide out. More: natuurpunt.be/pagina/erfgoed-groen-vallei
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3.81 km
Silsombos Nature Reserve
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4.91 km
Heersemmolen
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7.91 km
Silsombos
Nature Reserve
9.04 km
Boardwalks of Silsombos
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9.69 km
View of Kwerps
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9.96 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.76 km
2.49 km
1.39 km
1.31 km
Surfaces
4.90 km
1.53 km
1.53 km
1.53 km
456 m
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