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Silsombos Picnic Spot – Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek loop from Silsombos

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Silsombos Picnic Spot – Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek loop from Silsombos

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Silsombos Picnic Spot – Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek loop from Silsombos

02:40

10.5km

20m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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909 m

Stenen Goot Aqueduct

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De Stenen Goot is a well-known spot for the inhabitants here. Sometimes (especially in spring and summer when there is a lot of vegetation) you see less of the overall …

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1.65 km

Silsombos Nature Reserve

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Beautiful nature reserve! You can enjoy a drink in Bar Bruis.

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2.75 km

Heersemmolen

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THE HEERSEMMOLEN USES THE WATER FROM PANELS LAID SOUTH OF THE MILL AND FEED BY THE MOLENBEEK

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5.76 km

Silsombos

Nature Reserve

6.88 km

Boardwalks of Silsombos

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Watch carefully, the decking is not all that good, planks are missing and there are butterflies lying loose. If possible, it's better to walk next to the ramps, I think it's safer

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6.90 km

Absolutely crazy mud

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Welcome to the village where I grew up and being able to walk in the mud is essential, especially in Silsombos. But in spring, when the orchids are in bloom, and in summer, it's not that bad.

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7.53 km

View of Kwerps

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The church of Kwerps comes into view via a bumpy path...

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9.21 km

Silsombos Picnic Spot

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Nice picnic area with bench and information boards. In this period of the year it pays to look extra closely over and at the wet meadows for the flora, including (protected) orchids.

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10.1 km

Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek

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Originally a farm with a watermill. As a result of the 1912 restoration, the building got more of a castle appearance. Old years that do not relate to the building were also bricked in with recovered material.

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.32 km

3.08 km

2.23 km

922 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

2.26 km

1.53 km

1.51 km

191 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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Silsombos Picnic Spot – Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek loop from Silsombos

Stenen Goot Aqueduct

Silsombos Nature Reserve

Heersemmolen

Boardwalks of Silsombos

Absolutely crazy mud

View of Kwerps

Silsombos Picnic Spot

Ter Balkt Castle and Molenbeek

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