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Hoeilaart walks
Blue Circular starting from Hoeilaart
Visorando Member
14.63 mi
+2,966 ft
-2,959 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hoeilaart (Brabant flamand)
A 24 km circular between wide forest paths and more technical sections. In short, two hours of pure joy in the heart of nature!
The route starts at the town hall in Hoeilaart and passes through Groenendaal. It is very well marked with the blue mountain bike logo.
Walk along the trails of La Hulpe
3.40 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Hulpe (Brabant Wallon)
Walk along the quiet paths of Château de la Hulpe. Starting from the car park on Drève de la Ramée (Gaillemarde), stroll along peaceful forest paths far from the hustle and bustle. Take the time to listen to the birds singing and admire the beautiful vegetation.
Solvay Regional Estate and Château de La Hulpe
5.51 mi
+308 ft
-312 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Hulpe (Brabant Wallon)
After a trip to the Sonian Forest, Miss Kika will show you around the Solvay Estate and its "Moulinsart-style" castle. Perhaps you'll bump into Professor Calculus? However, there's no chance of seeing Captain Haddock, as the park's many lakes are for freshwater sailors only!
Circular route in the Sonian Forest around Drève de la Ramée in La Hulpe
3.40 mi
+351 ft
-354 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Hulpe (Brabant Wallon)
A very pretty 1½-hour circular route along quiet paths in the Sonian Forest, near the Folon Foundation and La Hulpe Castle. Absolutely peaceful for two-thirds of the route, though the section near the ring road is inevitably noisier. Relaxing and pleasant in all seasons. Particularly lovely when the wild garlic is in bloom. You may see and hear many birds.
Parc du Château de la Hulpe or Domaine Solvay
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.01 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Hulpe (Brabant Wallon)
The Solvay Estate was built on land that was once part of the Sonian Forest. It owes its name to Ernest Solvay, an industrialist who invented a new process for manufacturing soda ash (used in glassmaking and metallurgy). In 1893, he acquired the estate to use as his second home. The Solvay Estate includes a beautiful château. In 1968, Ernest Solvay's grandson, Ernest-John Solvay, donated the estate to the state.
From Rhodes-Saint-Genèse to the Solvay Estate through the forest
6.19 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sint-Genesius-Rode (Brabant flamand)
A very beautiful and varied route, set against the backdrop of the Sonian Forest.
The Sonian Forest
6.97 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Watermaal-Bosvoorde (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
Discover the Sonian Forest, south of Brussels, by exploring its paths and avenues.
Double circular loop starting from Fedasil Rixensart
12.50 mi
+978 ft
-968 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rixensart (Brabant Wallon)
A route starting from Fedasil Rixensart. It then passes by Lake Genval, Maubroux Church, the Carpu Nature Reserve, the Mahiermont district, Route de Renipont, Odrimont (Lasne), the village square (Ohain), Saint-Etienne Church, Route de la Marache, Dadelane, Rue du Moulin, Renipont beach, Rue du Baillois, Bourgeois, the tram quay and Rixensart Park. Fairly significant elevation gain
Circular route around Waterloo Golf Course starting from Ransbeck
2.62 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
A lovely 4 km circular route around the Royal Golf Club of Waterloo, starting from the charming Place de Ransbeck. This route is a slightly longer version of the walk entitled ‘A short walk in Ransbeck’, with the difference that this route passes by the Chapelle Jacques.
The Kwadebeek Valley in Rhode-Saint-Genèse
3.39 mi
+118 ft
-125 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sint-Genesius-Rode (Brabant flamand)
A 5 km circular route, largely shaded, in and around the pretty and very peaceful Kwadebeek Valley (which is a ‘natuurpunt’ in Rhode-Saint-Genèse). No traffic noise (what a joy!) but plenty of birdsong in spring.
Medium-length circular loop around Fedasil Rixensart
6.17 mi
+420 ft
-427 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rixensart (Brabant Wallon)
10 km route. Due to roadworks on Rue de Limalsart, the route is diverted via Rue de l’Institut and Rue de La Hulpe. It passes by Lake Genval, Maubroux Church, the Carpu nature reserve, the village of Bourgeois and Rixensart Park.
Short circular loop around Fedasil Rixensart
3.81 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rixensart (Brabant Wallon)
Adeps route in the Rixensart woods and around Rixensart Castle.
Due to roadworks on Rue Royale – take the route via Avenue Joséphine Charlotte – Avenue Albert Prince de Liège – Avenue Reine Elisabeth
From Prince d'Orange to Boitsfort, the Pond of the Drowned Children and the Vuylebeek
4.40 mi
+256 ft
-259 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ukkel (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
The main route starts at Prince d'Orange and enters the Sonian Forest. Then head towards Boitsfort and the Ponds of the Drowned Children. The path then joins Hermite Pond before returning to Prince d'Orange.
Ohain champêtre
7.95 mi
+394 ft
-397 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
The tour is suitable for Nordic walking, despite a few short stretches on asphalt on small country roads and some cobblestones.
Ohain is renowned for its agriculture and the diversity and beauty of its landscape.
Several rivers run through the municipality, such as the Lasne (a tributary of the Dyle) and a few streams, including the Ohain.
The Waterloo Golf Course, the Smohain Valley and its old mill
7.60 mi
+531 ft
-531 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
This walk will help you discover Ohain. Miss Kika will take you along small paths, trails and lanes, crossing the golf course towards the Smohain valley, which you will follow for most of the walk. Together with the Lasne river, into which it flows, it gives the village its relief, while the numerous ponds attract many species of birds. The variety of landscapes, horses and numerous marked trails are what make this town so charming.
Short loop at the Royal Golf Club of Waterloo
3.77 mi
+210 ft
-187 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
This short walk takes you through the countryside to the bleak plain of Waterloo and its magnificent golf course, where golf enthusiasts have long since replaced Napoleon's armies.
Through fields and residential areas in Waterloo
5.23 mi
+131 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
Walk between the two Brabants, through residential neighbourhoods and fields… A stroll through quiet neighbourhoods, perfect for walking with family or friends.
Discover the Rhode Communal Orchard
6.70 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
Set off to explore a walk through fields, woods and orchards in the countryside around Rhode-Saint-Genèse. This walk takes in the communal orchard, which has been laid out in a fun and original way, views over small valleys, walks through meadows among cows and horses, and remarkable trees.
Delta, Boitsfort, Tumuli and Rouge Cloître
14.85 mi
+705 ft
-725 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Oudergem (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
Cycling tour (gravel/hybrid/mountain bike) starting from Auderghem, through the Sonian Forest. The route crosses the magnificent Tournay-Solvay Park, follows part of the tracks of the former Boitsfort racecourse and reaches the Rouge Cloître site by crossing the Sonian Forest.
In the greenery of Linkebeek
4.76 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ukkel (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
Linkebeek is one of the municipalities on the outskirts of Brussels. This walk takes in unspoilt landscapes, despite being close to the capital. These consist of woods, fields, meadows, parks, ponds and a small stream: the Linkebeek, which you follow for part of this walk.
Hopping back and forth across the linguistic border at the start of the Kwadebeek
9.11 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sint-Genesius-Rode (Brabant flamand)
A splendid piece of nature to discover near the capital, straddling the provinces of Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant. Half countryside, half forest, the walk is only semi-urban around km 5, along the railway line, and between km 9 and 10 in a residential area on either side of the Ermite crossroads.
Tervuren Park, along the Voer and back through the fields
6.70 mi
+292 ft
-295 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tervuren (Brabant flamand)
This walk passes through Tervuren Park and then follows the Voer river with theGR® Dijeland to discover the hinterland through the fields.
Through the paths of Walibrix
7.23 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Wavre (Brabant Wallon)
Hike through the woods and bucolic trails of Wavre, Limal, Bierges and Rixensart
The countryside around Lasne and Ottignies
7.17 mi
+226 ft
-253 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Wavre (Brabant Wallon)
An easy walk through the countryside of Lasne and Ottignies.
Circular route around Profondsart and Rixensart
4.18 mi
+187 ft
-203 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Wavre (Brabant Wallon)
A circular route starting from Profondsart station, passing through the centre of Rixensart with its spacious residential areas and a stretch through the countryside of Profondsart.
Circular route to Couture-Saint-Germain and La Lasne
5.88 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
Here is a circular walk allowing you to discover the beautiful spots of the Lasne - Couture-Saint-Germain area, sometimes completely surrounded by nature, sometimes passing through the pretty neighbourhoods of this area. It involves a lot of ups and downs: the walk is in the "Brabant double 'v'allon" and the views are superb.
Route of Art Nouveau in Brussels via Ixelles and La Cambre Abbey
2.61 mi
+200 ft
-141 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Elsene (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
A route that starts at the Abbaye de la Cambre and ends at the Hôtel Hannon, passing by the Ixelles Ponds, the Sterner Workshop, the Hôtel Max Hallet, the Hôtel Solvay, the Hôtel Tassel, the Hôtel Otlet, Rue de Livourne and back, the Trinity Church, the Horta Museum, Rue Américaine and the Hannon Hotel to Avenue Brugmann.
Circular route from Braine-l'Alleud to Haut-Ittre
17.12 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,073 ft
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
For once, here is a long 27 km circular hike through the rolling countryside of this corner of Walloon Brabant. Starting from the Butte du Lion - site 1815 - it first crosses the town of Braine-l'Alleud before returning to the countryside, which the hike hardly leaves until it returns to the foot of the Butte du Lion.
Circular route between the 1815 site and Maransart
8.89 mi
+436 ft
-417 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
This is a magnificent walk that can be enjoyed on foot or by mountain bike. It takes place almost entirely in the beautiful countryside of Walloon Brabant, amongst fields, meadows and woodland. The surfaces vary: tarmac, old cobblestones, farm tracks and footpaths. In autumn, pheasants are everywhere and you may be lucky enough to spot a herd of does emerging from beneath the trees at the edge of a wood to feed on fresh grass in a meadow.
Grand Tour of Braine-l'Alleud
23.27 mi
+951 ft
-925 ft
11h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
Here is a long and challenging circular route, with numerous ascents and descents, through woodland or open countryside, taking in tarmac roads, cobbled streets, gravel paths, dirt tracks and sandy terrain. All this whilst avoiding built-up areas as much as possible and staying in the countryside.
Tour de Wallonie Stage 1 Braine-l'Alleud - Braine-le-Comte
16.34 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,549 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
Starting from the 1815 site, this first stage of my tour of Wallonia connects two towns named Braine – Braine-l’Alleud and Braine-le-Comte – whilst prioritising routes away from towns and villages as much as possible. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are farm tracks or footpaths. Where possible, yes; otherwise, mostly small country roads.
A short walk in Couture-Saint-Germain
4.32 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
Starting from the car park on the Route de l’Etat near the Maransart ponds, this short walk allows you to discover various aspects of Couture-Saint-Germain. Narrow nature trails link little-known neighbourhoods, with their beautiful houses, to the ponds in the Lasne Valley. Couture-Saint-Germain, like its neighbours Plancenoit and Lasne, has managed to preserve a wealth of walking trails waiting to be explored.
Green spaces in Woluwé
7.33 mi
+614 ft
-610 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sint-Pieters-Woluwe (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
This route allows you to explore some of the many green spaces in the municipalities of Woluwé-Saint-Lambert and Woluwé-Saint-Pierre.It passes through, amongst others, Georges-Henri Park, Malou Park and Woluwe Park, as well as lesser-known green spaces such as Schuman Park and the Franciscan Garden, and follows paths running alongside the Woluwe, the river that gives its name to both municipalities.
Magnificent landscapes between Plancenoit and Maransart
4.16 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
A very beautiful circular walk with varied landscapes. As there are not many shaded areas, this walk is best avoided when it is hot and the sun is beating down. Magnificent in autumn, also nice in winter, but you can hear the N5 more as the trees are bare.
Plancenoit – Les Flamandes – Maransart
6.02 mi
+285 ft
-295 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lasne (Brabant Wallon)
Starting from the charming Place de Plancenoit, this circular route takes you on a journey of discovery through the landscapes of Walloon Brabant, across fields and through woods. Most of the paths are natural, whilst others have been developed. Pleasant surprises await walkers, despite a 2 km stretch along the roadside as there are no connecting paths at this point. Sturdy walking boots may be useful, especially if it has rained in the days leading up to your walk. The route is not recommended for pushchairs or people with reduced mobility (narrow, sometimes muddy paths; crossing a field).
Moriensart, Pinchart and Le Puits
5.52 mi
+154 ft
-144 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Brabant Wallon)
A picturesque walk on the outskirts of Lasne, Ottignies and Céroux-Mousty, taking you across the plateaus with sweeping views of the Pinchart and Puits districts. Among the points of interest is the site of the Moriensart Tower.
Moriensart – Pinchart – Le Puits
5.63 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Brabant Wallon)
A walk through the rolling Brabant countryside on the border between Lasne and Ottignies. The route mainly follows paths and tracks away from built-up areas, offering sweeping views from the plateaus. The route passes by the Moriensart Tower, a key feature of the local heritage.
A little trip to Paradise starting from Braine-l'Alleud
4.03 mi
+157 ft
-144 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Braine-l'Alleud (Brabant Wallon)
Starting from the Étangs du Paradis, here is a circular route to discover the rural side of Braine-l'Alleud towards Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac. Les Hayettes, Village No. 1, the ponds and the new swimming pool in Braine are dotted along a very varied route.
A circular route starting from Ophain Cemetery
3.63 mi
+213 ft
-223 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Braine-l'Alleud (Brabant Wallon)
This circular walk, starting from Ophain Cemetery, follows paths that wind through fields and woods (passing through the Bois du Hautmont), as well as a few quiet roads, offering a variety of landscapes that are as interesting as they are pleasant. The only downside is a 500-metre stretch along the Chaussée d’Ophain, which is quite busy on weekdays; for this reason, I recommend doing this walk on a Sunday or during the holidays.