Westmalle Castle – Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle loop from Noorderkempen

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Westmalle Castle – Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle loop from Noorderkempen

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Westmalle Castle – Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle loop from Noorderkempen

04:15

59.4km

80m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 250 m

After 42.7 km for 220 m

After 59.2 km for 250 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.96 km

Picnic Area by the Canal

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Taste a local beer in the café

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5.00 km

Bridge 11 over the Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten Canal

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Bridge 11 is widely used by cyclists to cross the Dessel - Schoten canal. Since the bridge was renovated, there is a wide cycle path to cross the canal.

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11.3 km

Bergweg der Pferde Cobblestone Section

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A gravel bike ped runs alongside.

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11.7 km

The Westmalle Castle is located in the village of Westmalle in the municipality of Malle. The origins of the castle go back to a large fortified farm, the Mansus de Trisco, which was founded around 1100. The farm was the residence of the representatives, the meiers, of the Dukes of Brabant. In 1449, the estate was sold by Philip the Good as Duke of Brabant to Henri van der Moelen, a municipal councilor of Antwerp. In 1505, his son, knight Hendrik van der Moelen, received all feudal rights from Philip the Fair. Hendrik's grandson, Evrard de Cottereau, built the current castle in 1561. The avenue to the church of Westmalle was constructed in 1650. In 1695, the last heir of the Cottereau family owed a lot of money to Pierre Farisau, and later to his heir Philip Robijns. In 1702 the castle was claimed by the creditors, but the court returned the castle to Lady Moytray, the widow of the Cottereau. In 1738 her brother inherited the castle and it was sold to the heirs of Filips Robijns. The castle then had the appearance of a fortified castle with a monumental gate, drawbridge, double rampart and forecourt. These heirs sold the castle to Jacques Benoit Pauwens in 1743. The Pauwens family lived in the castle until 1847. In 1829 Baron de Norman renovated the castle. In 1914 Baron Alfons van der Straten Waillet inherited the castle. By division among his children it passed to his 4th son, Baron Jacques van der Straten Waillet, in 1973. In 1978 the castle, which has perfectly preserved its appearance from 1561, was classified as a monument. the castle is currently (2022) still privately owned.
Source: Wikipedia
As of 5 May 25, the domain around the castle is open to the public.
more info: toerisme-malle.be/domein-kasteel-westmalle-voortaan-volledig-toegankelijk

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15.3 km

Rolland Garros Red Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful, that red gravel under a green canopy, and the clay pits as a backdrop.

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19.5 km

Natuurreservaat Hoofsweer

Nature Reserve

20.7 km

Brechtse Heide Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice wide gravel strip.

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29.6 km

Sint-Jobbaan Gravel Road

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Not only this dirt road, but many gravel options in the vicinity. From here you can quickly reach the Dessel-Schoten Canal and the Westmalle Trappists.

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42.8 km

Hegte Heyde

Nature Reserve

47.2 km

Scherpenbergmolen, Westmalle

Highlight • Monument

The Müllenbruck brothers built this stone windmill, a round mountain mill, in 1843. It was used as a flour mill until the late 1940s. In 1985 he was again made to grind. The Scherpenberg mill can be visited every Sunday afternoon from 2 pm to 5 pm. This mountain or belt mill was popularly called De Stenen Molen to distinguish it from the wooden mill on the Oude Molenstraat, which was demolished around 1942. The original name Scherpenbergmolen refers to the toponym of its location. After various restorations, the stone Scherpenbermolen is back in top condition and does what it always did: grind grain into flour. The millers are happy to welcome you every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can also visit the various attics where you will receive an expert explanation from one of the millers. You can enjoy Kempense outdoor fun on the last Sunday of August under the rotating windmill blades.
Source: Malle . Municipality

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59.4 km

End point

Train Station

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