Heimolen Windmill – Great Mill of Zichem loop from Booischot

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Heimolen Windmill – Great Mill of Zichem loop from Booischot

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Heimolen Windmill – Great Mill of Zichem loop from Booischot

02:58

49.9km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Natuurreservaat Langdonken

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14.0 km

Heimolen of Gijmel

Highlight • Monument

The Heimolen is a post mill from 1662, located on the Windmolenstraat in Gijmel/Langdorp, Aarschot and is owned by Natuurpunt. It is one of the last 130 wooden windmills that …

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Near the Heimolen you will find information about the mill itself and there are a number of signs that can be interesting during the tour. (Walking from Langdorp, Mountain bike route Demerland route, Info from Natuurpunt about the Molenheide)

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Heimolen Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The Heimolen is a post mill from 1662
It is one of the last 130 wooden windmills in Flanders.
What makes it special is that it has remained in the …

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23.3 km

Great Mill of Zichem

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Watermill with metal undershot wheel on the Demer, 50 meters north of the church of Zichem, built in 1758. On March 2, 1994, the mill was protected as a monument …

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23.9 km

Bridge Over the Demer

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Nice to cycle (or walk) over this bridge. Beautiful environment. Many attractions, picnic areas and information boards nearby.

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28.3 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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34.3 km

Hertberg Entry Point & Picnic Area

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Hertberg is an endless area of forest and nature, located in a region where three provinces meet. The nature reserve is not only a source of pleasure and relaxation for …

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41.2 km