Circular route in the Sonian Forest around Drève de la Ramée in La Hulpe

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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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 107 m
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    Descent: - 108 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 149 m
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    Lowest point: 73 m
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Photos

The Sonian Forest in mid-March
Farm pond

Description of the walk

Start and finish: Folon Foundation car park

GPS: Drève de La Ramée 4 - 1310 La Hulpe

Route: follow the waypoints

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 82 m - Folon Foundation car park
  2. 1 : km 0.07 - alt. 87 m - Drève de La Ramée
  3. 2 : km 0.28 - alt. 90 m - Chemin du Pachy
  4. 3 : km 0.51 - alt. 73 m - Chemin du Fond des Ails
  5. 4 : km 1.99 - alt. 122 m - Drève Saint-Corneille
  6. 5 : km 2.62 - alt. 135 m - Crossroads - Drève de La Sapinière
  7. 6 : km 3.63 - alt. 105 m - Drève Josephine
  8. 7 : km 4.11 - alt. 124 m - Chemin Parmentier
  9. 8 : km 5.17 - alt. 75 m - Farm Pond
  10. S/E : km 5.46 - alt. 82 m - Folon Foundation car park

Notes

Difficulty: An easy walk suitable for everyone, with a relatively flat route.

Equipment: Walking shoes or good trainers. Walking poles are not really necessary.

Worth a visit

Between points (2) and (4), wild garlic in bloom from late March to mid-April

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