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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – Heath Windmill Zelem loop from Aarschot

’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – Heath Windmill Zelem loop from Aarschot

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’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot – Heath Windmill Zelem loop from Aarschot

01:33

25.1km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22 m for 34 m

After 25.1 km for 34 m

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Train Station

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577 m

’s Hertogenmolens, Aarschot

Highlight • Monument

This watermill complex, founded around 1510 by Willem de Croy, lord of Aarschot, was the most impressive in the region and connected the northern part of the city with the southern part.
The mill complex was uniquely located, it served as a bridge over the Demer and served as a grain mill, bark and glass mill, but also as a defense of the city.
Vessels that passed under the central arch had to pay taxes. The rings in the wall, where the ships moored, are still visible.
In 1970 the mill was partly destroyed by a fire. In 1986, the 's Hertogenmolens became a protected monument and the surrounding area a classified village view.
Source: NMBS walks

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5.86 km

Bosberg

Highlight • Climb

The Kleine Meur near Leuven is a 547 meter long, popular double track route that is suitable for mountain biking in both directions. The route is smooth and easy to ride, which makes it an accessible and fun option for both beginners and experienced mountain bikers.

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9.29 km

Demerbroekstraat Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice trails through the Demer valley

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15.0 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 Flanders still has. What makes it special is that it has always been in the same place since its foundation and that it has never been destroyed by fire or war. The current structure of the Heimolen is almost completely original. The fact that the mill was never thoroughly renovated is not only deduced from inscriptions in the mill, but also from various historical writings. Moreover, the mill itself betrays its origins: it is one of the very few windmills with a straight chapel roof - after 1700, curved chapel roofs were in vogue everywhere.
Triggered by the history of the Heimolen? Click through to natuurpunt.be/afdelingen/natuurpunt-aarschot-0/heimolen

The mill is freely accessible:
All year round, every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 10am to 1pm.
The mill is then open, but not in operation.
During these hours, the visit and a tour of the Heimolen are free.
For a tour outside opening hours, you can make an appointment with one of the volunteers. A fee of €2 per person is requested for this, with a minimum of €50.

For a visit, contact:
Bert: 0476/23 27 90
Luc: 016/50 12 13

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15.0 km

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 same place since its foundation and that it has never been destroyed by fire or war. The current construction of the Heimolen is almost completely original. We deduce that the mill was never thoroughly renovated, not only from inscriptions in the mill, but also from various historical writings. Moreover, the mill itself betrays its origin: it is one of the very few windmills with a straight chapel roof - after 1700, curved chapel roofs were in vogue everywhere.
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The mill is free to visit:
All year round, every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 10am to 1pm.
The mill is then open, but not in operation.
During these hours, the visit and a tour of the Heimolen is free.
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A visit is really worth it! Especially if you are lucky enough to be welcomed by a very passionate miller.
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This is a really cool place to stop for a while. You will find a place to have a quiet picnic and enjoy the surroundings. At this mill there are information boards about the hiking and mountain biking opportunities in the area.

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15.1 km

Heimolen Windmill

Highlight • Monument

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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15.1 km