Fort Oelegem – Forest Paths loop from Wijnegem

Fort Oelegem – Forest Paths loop from Wijnegem

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Fort Oelegem – Forest Paths loop from Wijnegem

02:12

42.9km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.9 km for 65 m

After 31.6 km for 149 m

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5.57 km

Stone Mill of Oelegem

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Construction started in 1845 by order of Martinus De Winter and it is said that the mill was not ready to grind until 1854. In 1891 the heirs sold the …

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7.10 km

Vrieselhof Castle

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The name "Vrieselhof" goes back to Jan van Vriesele, a nobleman from Kontich who bought about 24 bundles of land in Oelegem (about 32 ha) around 1300. He gave the …

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8.30 km

Fort Oelegem

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The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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10.6 km

Forest Paths

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for enthusiasts who like steering, you can ride on the single track, the other on the wide path next to it

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13.3 km

Kikkerpadje

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The Kikkerpadje is a gravel path and part of the safe cycling route between Sint-Antonius and Halle

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15.0 km

Forest Cycling Path

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nice path through the woods, I rode this on my gravel bike and it is very doable

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17.7 km

Natuurreservaat Zoerselbos

Nature Reserve

20.6 km

Zoerselhof Castle

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The current building, with rooms for the abbot and the provost, was built in 1787 by the provost Bonifacius De Wolf. He managed the estates of the Hemiksem monastery, a …

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26.6 km