Start point De Linde in Massemen ( Massemen village )
Distance: 9,6 km - fully signposted (triangle on blue background)
The Molenbeek valley is the green backbone of Wetteren. Along its borders lies a valuable nature reserve. The stream meanders between the marshy meadows and the trouser groves. The many pollard willow rows are a natural connection area and are home to many owls and burrowers.
Absolutely recommended!
You will visit:
2 ha of play forest;
natural pools;
historic hill where loam was mined for fieldstone kilns;
pollard willow rows;
Maelbroekmolen with stork platform;
microbrewery De Backer https://www.routeyou.com/nl-be/location/view/51104112/microbrouwerij-de-backer?toptext=7441057
beautiful meanders of the Molenbeek;
the municipal hayfield with dotter flowers in the spring;
the Lowee forest with exceptional spring flora;
the landmark in the Hoogschuur;
the Schalmdries public area with standard orchard, pool, wood edges, hay and grazing land;
the restored and milling Van Hauwermeirsmolen, first mention 1592;
the centuries-old lime tree and the Prinsenhof.
Would you like to discover this beautiful hiking trail? You're right!
Difficulty level: Easy (47/100)
Length: 17.9 km
Duration: 01h11
Total ascent: 146 m
Maximal slope: 3.8 %
Average slope: 0.9 %
Net ascent: 1 m
Total descent: 145 m
Paved roads: 17.9 km (100 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Bike paths: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 0 m (0 %)
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