The narrow Molenbeek Valley on the border between Veltem-Beisem and Erps-Kwerps is part of the Green Valley. You’ll walk through a landscape of grasslands, forests, and open water. With a little luck, you might spot a kingfisher. You’ll pass the only remaining watermill on the Molenbeek. As early as 1356, there was a watermill on the site where the Heersem Mill now stands. The oldest parts of the current mill complex date back to the 15th century.
Features
Distance
4,1 km
Climbing
12,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, 29% paved, 71% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Nature reserve, along water
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Kerkstraat
3020 Veltem-Beisem (Herent)
3020 Veltem-Beisem (Herent)
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way
View the walk on the map
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When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
