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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – View of the Hageland Hills loop from Houwaart

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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – View of the Hageland Hills loop from Houwaart

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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – View of the Hageland Hills loop from Houwaart

04:54

81.2km

270m

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 29, 2026

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After 8.96 km for 1.65 km

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20.9 km

Great Mill of Zichem

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Watermill with metal undershot wheel on the Demer, 50 meters north of the church of Zichem, built in 1758. On March 2, 1994, the mill was protected as a monument and together with its surroundings as a village view. The building is now home to a home and doctor's practice, but the milling area is still preserved and separated with a glass wall. Unfortunately, the waterwheel has now been cut off from the Demer, so that turning has become impossible.

The mill became especially famous as a setting for the film adaptations of De Witte, the famous book by Ernest Claes.

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36.3 km

’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot

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This watermill complex, founded around 1510 by Willem de Croy, lord of Aarschot, was the most impressive in the region and connected the northern part of the city with the southern part.
The mill complex was uniquely located, it served as a bridge over the Demer and served as a grain mill, bark and glass mill, but also as a defense of the city.
Vessels that passed under the central arch had to pay taxes. The rings in the wall, where the ships moored, are still visible.
In 1970 the mill was partly destroyed by a fire. In 1986, the 's Hertogenmolens became a protected monument and the surrounding area a classified village view.
Source: NMBS walks

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41.6 km

Demer River Path

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The winding cycle path next to the Demer...

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43.4 km

Demer Meander

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Every bend tells such a zen story...

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46.7 km

The Lake of Rotselaar

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Lake where you can swim and fish...

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60.0 km

View of the Hageland Hills

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Nice view of the hills all around.

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63.2 km

Kloosterbos

Forest

65.0 km

Kloosterdijkpad

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One of the avenues leading to the abbey, largely preserved over the last two centuries, runs along the Molenbeek stream, just like the Negenbunderspad further east. Poplars have been planted along some of the avenues. This path runs between one of the parking lots of the Kessel-Lo provincial domain and the abbey's Noorderpoort gate, along the stream. It's frequently used and offers beautiful views of the abbey, the Werbeheuvel hills to the northeast, and the meadows and surrounding built-up areas of Kessel-Lo and Linden.

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77.6 km

Horst Castle

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Between the hills of Hagelands lies this idyllic moated castle from the 13th century. It is surrounded by an impressive moat and also wonderful to look at from a distance. The Brasserie Wagenhuis, which is also located here, is ideal for a stop - if on the go hunger comes up.

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81.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

23.3 km

18.2 km

10.4 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

35.9 km

29.8 km

7.55 km

4.30 km

3.38 km

323 m

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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – View of the Hageland Hills loop from Houwaart

Great Mill of Zichem

’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot

Demer River Path

Demer Meander

The Lake of Rotselaar

View of the Hageland Hills

Kloosterdijkpad

Horst Castle

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