Fort Liezele – Palm Brewery hop field - Steenhuffel loop from Puurs

Fort Liezele – Palm Brewery hop field - Steenhuffel loop from Puurs

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Fort Liezele – Palm Brewery hop field - Steenhuffel loop from Puurs

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34.8km

50m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.3 km for 320 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Fort Liezele

Highlight • Historical Site

Please be patient, because the fort museum is currently being completely renovated, so a visit is unfortunately not yet possible. From May 1, 2023, Fort Liezele will offer a brand new and exceptional museum offering, where visitors can actively experience the history and life in the fort.
(fortliezele.be)

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3.13 km

Vallei van de Molenbeek

Nature Reserve

15.1 km

Leirekensroute Former Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In 1881, the railway connection Londerzeel-Aalst, via Steenhuffel and Opwijk, was opened. This was a single track that connected the existing railway lines Mechelen - Dendermonde and Brussels - Ghent.
The original intention was to establish a freight connection between Douai and Antwerp. However, it soon became clear that freight transport did not meet expectations, so the railway was used for passenger transport. It was taken out of service on October 4, 1952.
Initially, a morning and an evening train was retained between Opwijk and Aalst, but this was abolished in 1962.
The railway remained abandoned for years until 1978 when the section between Londerzeel and Opwijk was transformed into a cycling and walking path: the Leirekensroute.
(VZW Leireken)

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16.5 km

Palm Brewery hop field - Steenhuffel

Highlight • Structure

In October 2011, PALM Belgian Craft Brewers (Palm Breweries / Brouwerij Palm) created a hop field along the Leirekensroute in Steenhuffel in order to meet its own hop needs in the long term.
The realization of the hop field is part of the re-recognition of hops and Palm's innovation projects. The proximity of the historical hop region near Aalst and Asse also contributes to this. However, the number of hop farmers in the region today can be counted on one hand. That is why a hop field was created to remind all passers-by, visitors, tourists, local residents, etc. of this rich culture.
(Municipality of Londerzeel)

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22.7 km

Heidemolen Malderen

Highlight • Monument

In 1232, Hendrik I, Duke of Brabant, gave the Malderse heath in cijns or leasehold to all residents of the village. With the cultivation of this heathland, a mill had to be provided for the grain in the long term.
The Heidemolen probably originated in the 15th century, according to a manuscript from the period 1406-1407. It is said to be one of the oldest post mills in Flanders.
(Municipality of Londerzeel)

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27.6 km