Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – Jongenbos Castle loop from Kasteel Jongenbos

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Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – Jongenbos Castle loop from Kasteel Jongenbos

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Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – Jongenbos Castle loop from Kasteel Jongenbos

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9.33km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Bosreservaat Jongenbos

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Start point

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4.03 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek

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The Mombeek stream flows through Zammelen, Wintershoven, Vliermaalroot, and Wimmertingen to Sint-Lambrechts-Herk, where it flows into the Herk stream after approximately 23 km. The Mombeek fed numerous watermills, such as the Croesmolen in Vliermaal, the Wintershovenmolen near the Desseneer farm in Wintershoven, the Rootmolen in Vliermaalroot, the Bombroekmolen (no longer on the Mombeek stream due to the rerouting of its bed) in Kortessem, the Luimertingenmolen in Kortessem, and the mill near Mombeek Castle between Rapertingen and Wimmertingen. A total of 12 watermills operated on the Mombeek stream. The stream's name is therefore a contraction of Molenbeek.
@nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mombeek

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4.25 km

Vliermaalroot Hiking Area Information Board

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The Vliermaalroot hiking area is located mainly in and around the valley of the Mombeek and the Jongenbos forest. On this information board, you will find all the explanations about the hiking routes and the sights along the way.

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4.30 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Vliermaalroot

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Until 1839 Vliermaalroot was dependent on the parish of Vliermaal. However, in 1847 Vliermaalroot became an independent parish. On the site of the chapel, which already existed in the 18th century, an eclectic building was founded under the architecture of Herman Jaminé. It has strong neo-Romanesque features, but neo-Gothic elements have also been incorporated. Construction took place between 1863 and 1871, and the church was consecrated in 1878.
The three-aisled brick church has a built-in west tower with a rhombic roof. Of importance are the partly climbing arched friezes, made of marlstone.

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5.59 km

Avenue with a view of Jongenbos Castle

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From the avenue leading to the castle, the white-painted Jongenbos Castle immediately catches the eye. The estate's history dates back to 1380. A farm was drawn near the site of the current castle on the Ferraris maps of the late 18th century. This farm was located in the west of a vast forested area called Spissen Bosch. Later, the name Jongen Bosch Veld (Jonge Bosch Field) also became popular. The castle, more of a large mansion in neoclassical style, was not drawn on the cadastral maps until 1848 and was likely built shortly before that. The castle's architect is unknown. The then-owner was Willem Joseph Gerard Van der Meer, a rentier from Tongeren. The castle passed through inheritance and marriage to various families: Claes, De Favereau de Fraipont, and De Cartier d'Yves. The descendants of the latter family lived there, after which the castle was put up for sale (2014). In 2015, it became the property of the infamous Appeltans family. @nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Jongenbos

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6.20 km

Jongenbos

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Het Jongenbos is an estate complex that originally belonged to the Jongenbos Castle in Vliermaalroot. It currently consists of 20 ha of castle park, 100 ha of forest and 180 ha of arable land and pasture. From 1995 onwards, 73 ha of the forest has been designated as a forest reserve. The area is protected by Europe as part of the Natura 2000 area 'Forests and calcareous grasslands of Haspengouw' (BE2200038).
@nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jongenbos

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6.60 km

Jongenbos Castle

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The estate's history dates back to 1380. A farm was marked on the Ferraris maps of the late 18th century near the site of the current castle. This was located in the west of a vast forested area called Spissen Bosch. Later, the name Jongen Bosch Veld (Boyfriend Bosch Field) also became popular. The castle, more of a large manor house in neoclassical style, was not shown on the cadastral maps until 1848 and was likely built shortly before that. The accompanying estate was 150 hectares at the time, and this was gradually expanded to 218 hectares in 1938. The castle's architect is unknown. The then owner was Willem Joseph Gerard Van der Meer, a retired man from Tongeren. Originally, the castle was U-shaped, but in 1882, the courtyard was filled in with an extension. The largely white, strictly symmetrical building features a balcony and a clock. The letters VDM (Van der Meer) are incorporated into the clock. Near the building is a coach house and servants' quarters, the depot, which must have been designed by the same architect, a little later than the castle. A carriage shed dates from 1872. The castle farm, at Jongenbos 4, was renovated in 1872 and 1878 and later rebuilt. This farm fell into disrepair. The castle passed through inheritance and marriage to various families: Claes, De Favereau de Fraipont, and De Cartier d’Yves. The descendants of the latter family lived here, after which the castle was put up for sale (2014). In 2015, it became the property of the Appeltans family.
@nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Jongenbos

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6.60 km

Jongenbos Forest Trail

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Deciduous forest with old oaks and beeches and more recent birch and hornbeam. Here and there a solitary spruce or pine.

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7.93 km

Picnic area on the edge of Jongenbos

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Quietly situated seating area on the shady edge of the Jongenbos

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9.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

3.53 km

1.35 km

600 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.37 km

1.97 km

1.76 km

269 m

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

March 31, 2024,Jongenkasteel – Jongenbos rondtocht vanuit Vliermaalroot

Every day nature awakens a little more, and everything looks different again

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May 3, 2026,Vliermaalroot: Vallei van de Mombeek en Jongenbos, blauwe route

The Vliermaalroot hiking area is mainly located in and around the Mombeek valley and runs past castle estates, forests, grasslands, and poplar plantations.
The blue route runs partly along the meandering Mombeek and partly along the Jongenbos and the castle estate of the same name. The Jongenbos is located at the transition between Kempen and Haspengouw and belongs to one …

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