Vinkemolen Windmill – Zwalmmolen loop from Oudenaarde

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Vinkemolen Windmill – Zwalmmolen loop from Oudenaarde

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Vinkemolen Windmill – Zwalmmolen loop from Oudenaarde

02:43

43.7km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.33 km

Molenberg Climb

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Molenberg is a climb in the province of East Flanders. The route is 0.5 kilometers long and covers 31 meters of elevation with an average gradient of 6.7%.

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5.67 km

Since at least the 17th century this windmill stood in Oosterzele on the intersection Korte Ambachtstraat - Geraardsbergsesteenweg. Close to the aptly named Vinkemolenstraat. It collapsed on a windy day …

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13.9 km

Ter Biestmolen Watermill

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Hofstede Ter Biest is an attractive B&B for a moment of relaxation or a surprising discovery of the Zwalm region, one of the most beautiful parts of the Flemish Ardennes. …

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16.5 km

Provincial Nature Education Centre De Kaaihoeve

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The Kaaihoeve is a former farm built in the 18th century. It was purchased by the province of East Flanders and now houses the Provincial Nature Education Centre.

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28.5 km

Zwalmmolen

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The first time the Zwalmmolen appeared in the history books was in 1227, when it was still the property of St. Peter's Abbey in Corbie. Originally, the mill mainly processed …

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32.1 km

Saint Denis Church

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Church built of brick and sandstone, western tower with square substructure from the 16th century on a base from the 13th century and octagonal superstructure with bell-shaped crown from 1648, surrounded by an oval cemetery with brick wall.

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32.1 km

Roborst Village Center and St. Dionysius Church

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This is the village center of Roborst, one of the 50 most beautiful villages in Flanders, located in the Zwalm region. The village square seems to be stuck in the …

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33.5 km

Bostmolen

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The Bostmolen, or Machelgemmolen, is a watermill with locks on the Zwalm. Once there was an oil and grain mill. The mill has been out of use since 1966. There …

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43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

12.8 km

3.25 km

197 m

Surfaces