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Heimolen Windmill – Heimolen Windmill loop from Herselt Varenwinkel

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Heimolen Windmill – Heimolen Windmill loop from Herselt Varenwinkel

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Heimolen Windmill – Heimolen Windmill loop from Herselt Varenwinkel

01:20

21.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 53 m

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Start point

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2.46 km

Heimolen of Gijmel

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The Heimolen is a post mill from 1662, located on the Windmolenstraat in Gijmel/Langdorp, Aarschot and is owned by Natuurpunt. It is one of the last 130 wooden windmills that …

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2.47 km

Near the Heimolen you will find information about the mill itself and there are a number of signs that can be interesting during the tour. (Walking from Langdorp, Mountain bike route Demerland route, Info from Natuurpunt about the Molenheide)

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2.51 km

Heimolen Windmill

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The Heimolen is a post mill from 1662
It is one of the last 130 wooden windmills in Flanders.
What makes it special is that it has remained in the …

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7.01 km

Gravel Path Along the Demer Valley

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Smooth and flat gravel roads through the Demer valley east of Aarschot.

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7.55 km

Wooden Pedestrian Bridge

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This sturdy bridge was built for the recreational passer-by. At walking pace you can safely reach the other side.

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9.91 km

Demervallei Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

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Bridge that connects the Demervallei car park with the cycle route along the Demer in Aarschot.

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10.5 km

View of the Demer River and Aarschot Church

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From Aarschot, you can navigate in two directions, using the Demer as a guide: upstream to Testelt, or downstream to Werchter and its estuary in the Dijle. Whichever direction you …

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10.8 km

Demerdromen (Dreams of the Demer) Sculpture

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Fishing with bare hands...

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

5.69 km

4.58 km

3.77 km

196 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

5.19 km

2.74 km

1.67 km

818 m

145 m

Elevation

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Heimolen Windmill – Heimolen Windmill loop from Herselt Varenwinkel

Heimolen of Gijmel

Heimolen Windmill

Heimolen Windmill

Gravel Path Along the Demer Valley

Wooden Pedestrian Bridge

Demervallei Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

View of the Demer River and Aarschot Church

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