Poelbergmolen – Meikensbossen loop from Dentergem

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Poelbergmolen – Meikensbossen loop from Dentergem

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Poelbergmolen – Meikensbossen loop from Dentergem

02:12

8.59km

40m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Ruins of the Nieuwe Sint-Anna Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

In the meantime, the church has been restored, renovated and converted into a unique event location with a public lookout post on the roof, designed by DMOA architects.
The chapel …

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3.12 km

Community Center De Hoop Poelberg

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Next to the meeting center is a very set up Lourders cave.

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3.81 km

Holy Family Chapel

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Striking structure in the shape of a cross. As you approach, you will see that a niche has been left in the centre of the cross. An image of the …

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3.93 km

Poelbergbosje Picnic Area

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Here on the flank of the Poelberg there used to be a football field with a canteen. It has now been transformed into a beautiful, quiet natural spot with a …

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5.79 km

Poelbergmolen

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The oldest known mention of the Poelberg mill dates from 1668, the current wooden post mill was built in 1726. This date has been found on various mill parts. After …

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6.64 km

View of the Poelberg and the Poelbergmolen from Meikensbos

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From the Meikensbos you have a beautiful view of the Poelberg near Tielt, a 45-metre-high hill with a rich history and a striking rural character. At the top is the …

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7.42 km

Special Hotel Insect Hotel Rijmender

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Beautiful insect hotel

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7.86 km

Meikensbossen

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Since the Flemish Region became the owner of the centuries-old Vijverbos, the green area in the northeast of Dentergem has been called ‘the Meikensbos’, after a reference on the Sanderus …

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

3.07 km

735 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.72 km

1.29 km

683 m

399 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

11°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

November 14, 2021,van Meiskesbossen rond en over Poelberg en terug

Short autumn walk in the neighborhood with daughter. During the trip, the windmill on the Poelberg was turning. Arrived at the windmill, the blades were already at rest and at the request of the miller, the windmill was rotated 180 degrees with 4 men, so that the front faces the rainy side instead of the door

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September 1, 2025,Tielt Poelberg

Instead of 7.25 km, it became a trip of just under 9 km, through new reservoirs that had swallowed up my paths. Some very wide paths in that Meikensbos.

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