Molenberg

#266 among destinations in Belgium

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Molenberg is a hill in the municipality of Zwalm, in the Belgian province of East Flanders, with its top at 56 m. It is the one of the many hills in the Zwalm region, just north of the Flemish Ardennes. The road of the Molenberg has a roughly-paved cobbled surface, which is classified and protected as a landscape monument. At the foot of the hill there is a 13th-century water mill, the Moldergemmolen, from which the hill takes its name. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°53'56"N, 3°47'1"E

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Molenberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leeuwergem Castle, Leberg, PAMZOV Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Zuidoost-Vlaanderen, Berendries.

1.7 miE
Forts and castles
Leeuwergem Castle
44 min walk • Leeuwergem Castle is a stately home in Elene in the municipality of Zottegem, East Flanders, Belgium.
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Leberg
150 min walk • The Leberg is a hill and uphill street in Elst, part of the municipality of Brakel, in the Belgian province of East Flanders. Its top is at 99 m altitude, making it one of the highest hills of the Zwalm region, just north of the Flemish Ardennes.
1.1 miS
50°53'2"N • 3°46'46"E
PAMZOV Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum Zuidoost-Vlaanderen, Zottegem
27 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Berendries
116 min walk • The Berendries is an uphill street in Michelbeke, part of the municipality of Brakel, in the Belgian province of East Flanders. Its top is at 98 m altitude, making it the highest hill of the Zwalm region, just north of the Flemish Ardennes.
5.1 miE
50°52'59"N • 3°53'49"E
Molen te Rullegem, Herzele
129 min walk • Windmill
2.1 miSE
50°52'22"N • 3°48'33"E
Kasteel van Egmont, Zottegem
55 min walk • Forts and castles, Ruins
2.6 miSW
50°52'44"N • 3°43'59"E
Sint-Mattheuskerk, Zwalm
67 min walk • Church
3.3 miN
Locality
Oosterzele
85 min walk • One of the highlights of Oosterzele is the historic Moortsele Castle, a well-preserved medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle to learn about its fascinating history and admire its impressive architecture.
4.1 miE
50°52'46"N • 3°52'22"E
Molen Ter Rijst, Herzele
105 min walk • Windmill
3.6 miNE
Locality
Sint-Lievens-Houtem
93 min walk • Sint-Lievens-Houtem is a Dutch-speaking municipality of Belgium. It is located in the Denderstreek and at the edge of the Flemish Ardennes, the hilly southern part of the province of East Flanders.
5.8 miW
Locality
Gavere
147 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Gavere is the impressive Scheldt River, which offers stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The river also provides a picturesque backdrop for leisurely strolls and picnics...