Hoksent-Molhem (Near National Park Bosland) - red - 16,7 km
The hiking area Hoksent-Molhem is located near Nationaal Park Bosland. The red route is for experienced hikers. Along the way, you will get to know the drier part of the hiking area, with its typical meadows and wooded edges. Along the route, you will come across burial mounds and longhouse farmsteads.
Extensive description CloseBut of course, you also discover the humid areas in the Dommelvallei, hiking over boardwalks through the alder wet woodland and crossing the meandering Dommel several times. You also discover the prehistoric burial mounds of Molhem.
Small-scale agriculture in this hiking area Hoksent - Molhem has created great diversity in the landscape over the past centuries. In the lower humid parts were the grasslands, on the higher, drier grounds the fields, alternated with wooded edges and thickets.
The hiking routes lead you along the meandering Dommel and Bollissenbeek, alder wet woodland, and beautiful flowery grasslands. In the higher areas you find typical long façade farmsteads and fields. That this area was already popular in prehistoric times is proven by the burial mounds of Molhem that you encounter on some hiking routes.
This is a stream valley, after rain many paths are muddy. Sturdy footwear, boots, and an adventurous attitude are recommended.
Part of the red route is underwater during prolonged wet periods. You can shorten the route on-site and follow the local signage 'dry feet alternative' along the public road.
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Start points
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Hoksent - Molhem - starting point Mullemer Bemden
Steenweg Wijchmaal 66 , 3990 Peer -
Hoksent - Molhem - starting point Hoksent chapel
Sint Antoniusstraat 5 , 3941 Hechtel-Eksel -
Hoksent - Molhem - starting point Church Kleine-Brogel
Burgemeester Voetslaan 9 , 3990 Peer
Practical info
Public transport
Parking
Hospitality
- Dog park
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Beware of oak processionary caterpillars
- Slippery danger: the trails, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slick.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the route
