Zwarte Madam Road – Along the Molenbeek loop from Nederokkerzeel

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Zwarte Madam Road – Along the Molenbeek loop from Nederokkerzeel

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Zwarte Madam Road – Along the Molenbeek loop from Nederokkerzeel

02:05

8.19km

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: September 26, 2026

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72 m

Sint-Stephanus Church Nederokkerzeel

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The church was originally a 12th-century single-aisled Romanesque church

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1.67 km

Zwarte Madam Road

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This road is named after (and leads to) the Black Madam that is a little further here: komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/3856012

The path can be difficult to navigate.

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2.23 km

The Black Madam statue in Silsombos

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She has been there for a long time and would lure people like a siren and drown them in the Molenbeek. But for me she is a moment to stop …

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2.24 km

Along the Molenbeek

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The Molenbeek is the most important stream in the municipality of Kortenberg, where it also originates. In the first part of its course it is called the Aderbeek and then …

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2.78 km

Stenen Goot Aqueduct

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De Stenen Goot is a well-known spot for the inhabitants here. Sometimes (especially in spring and summer when there is a lot of vegetation) you see less of the overall …

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4.49 km

Silsombos

Nature Reserve

5.62 km

Boardwalks of Silsombos

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Watch carefully, the decking is not all that good, planks are missing and there are butterflies lying loose. If possible, it's better to walk next to the ramps, I think it's safer

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5.63 km

Absolutely crazy mud

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Welcome to the village where I grew up and being able to walk in the mud is essential, especially in Silsombos. But in spring, when the orchids are in bloom, and in summer, it's not that bad.

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6.27 km