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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Mol

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Mol

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Mol

09:11

152km

430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 96.8 km for 212 m

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5.38 km

Torfven

Lake

31.0 km

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Highlight • Religious Site

Every cyclist should cycle at least once in her/his lifetime to the Scherpenheuvel basilica. It makes a perfect stop on a longer trip, because of the many shops and restaurants on the beautiful square around the basilica.

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Highlight • Religious Site

The basilica of Scherpenheuvel is the oldest domed church in the Low Countries and was consecrated in 1627 by the Archbishop of Mechelen, Jacobus Boonen. The church was elevated to the status of basilica in 1922 and has been a protected monument since 1952. It was built on the initiative of the Archdukes Albert of Austria and Isabella, who stayed just opposite the basilica in the still existing house "het Gulden Vlies" during their visits to Scherpenheuvel. The dome has no light openings and is sealed with lead. It is decorated with 298 seven-pointed gold-plated stars. The side chapels are built in white stone from nearby Langdorp. The square tower, with a 49-bell carillon, is built of sandstone. This church had to be seen, so the architect added extra color to the convex dome on top of the hill with 298 guilder stars with seven points. To make the picture truly unforgettable, the most expensive materials were also liberally used inside the church. The stone angels, prophets and evangelists of the brothers de Nole and the beautiful paintings by Theodoor van Loon complete the picture.
In addition to images, there was of course also sound. In the bell tower of the basilica is a carillon with 49 bells.
The beating heart of Scherpenheuvel is surrounded by drinking and dining options and shops and stalls that live to the rhythm of the pilgrimage season. The bond between city and church seems unbreakable, because without the one the other could never have existed. Not far from the basilica you can visit the well. This well dates from 1632 and provided Scherpenheuvel with drinking water. Before that time people had to go to Zichem for this.
Water was extracted from the 62 meter deep well by means of a running wheel. In the second half of the nineteenth century, a small building was built around the well to protect it from the elements. This can be viewed and 62 meters is really very deep, you can experience this by the usual ritual by dropping a coin and seeing when it hits the water!

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39.8 km

Maagdentoren Zichem

Highlight • Monument

The Maiden's Tower is the attraction of Zichem. On June 1, 2006, part of the fourteenth-century Maiden's Tower collapsed. A disaster, because the monumental keep could no longer be restored to its original state. The huge hole was filled with gray brick. Since then, you can climb the tower on weekends and in July and August every day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the top you have a beautiful view over the Demer valley. According to tradition, Rosita, the daughter of the lord of Zichem, was imprisoned in the top room of the tower. She was in love with a common soldier and that was not to her father's liking. Rosita had to and would remain a virgin, hence the name 'Virgin Tower'. The Maiden's Tower is freely accessible at the following times
From March 15 to August 31, every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From September 1 to October 31 : on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am. until 5 p.m.
During the autumn holidays every day from 10 am to 5 pm

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48.6 km

Natuurreservaat Dassenaarde

Nature Reserve

52.2 km

Enduro Section Tessenderlo Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

In the forests near Tessenderlo you will find a challenging enduro section for MTB'ers, where adventurers can test their skills on technical trails and steep descents. The terrain offers a perfect mix of rocky sections, root steps and fast turns.

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52.5 km

Rodeberg Trails

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A big mountain of sand. Big difference in altitude for the area. Many trails that criss-cross the mountain. Partly technically demanding.

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61.0 km

Schoterse bossen

Forest

76.0 km

Gewad Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A short trail, up and down, not that easy to drive.

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77.0 km

Path Along the Grote Nete

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A very idyllic path along the Grote Nete.

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97.2 km

Gemeentelijke visvijver

Lake

98.7 km

Trail at De Blauwe Kei

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

First bite through the loose sand and then smoothly upwards

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120 km

Kempen

Nature Reserve

152 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.5 km

26.2 km

24.6 km

22.6 km

7.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

40.3 km

33.2 km

21.7 km

1.16 km

281 m

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Basilica of Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Mol

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Maagdentoren Zichem

Enduro Section Tessenderlo Forest

Rodeberg Trails

Gewad Trail

Path Along the Grote Nete

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