The Mollekensberg is a nature and park area in Herent featuring woods, fields, meadows, and hayfields. From the very top, you’ll enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Leuven. You’ll walk along beautiful sunken paths and across the old Roman military road between Leuven and Vilvoorde. Be sure to visit the Romanesque Church of the Assumption in Winksele, a true place of pilgrimage from the 13th to the 19th century.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual hiking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the hexagonal red-and-white signs bearing the name of the walk.
Features
Distance
9,6 km
Climbing
136,0 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 49% paved, 51% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sporthal Bart Swings
Kouterstraat 1
3020 Herent
Kouterstraat 1
3020 Herent
Public transport
Bus stop 'Herent Myrna Mack' 177 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 296, 3.
Train station Herent 272 metres from the starting point.
Train station Herent 272 metres from the starting point.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
View the walk on the map
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.
