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Braine-le-Comte walks
Countryside and castles around Écaussinnes
This is an easy walk, about an hour's drive from Brussels. You will discover the two castles of Écaussinnes as you walk through the forest, along country roads and paths with the Ronquières Tower as a landmark.
Ittre and the Brussels-Charleroi Canal
Starting from the pleasant little square in Ittre, a small path quickly leads to unusual places so close to the town. Then there are vast landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, followed by a pleasant walk through the Bois du Chapitre forest as you continue on your way. This is how this circular route is constructed, with a few streets here and there connecting the paths that take precedence here. And, as the icing on the cake, you pass by the Brussels-Charleroi Canal, discover lock no. 5 and the Ittre marina, and, before setting off again, stroll through the narrow streets of Ittre.
Les Longues Hayes
La Haye du Roeulx is the wooded area that surrounds our small princely town to the north-northeast. In addition to exploring our countryside and woods, this route will allow you to discover the town centre of Le Roeulx and its sights.
Arquennes, Bois d'Arpes and the old Brussels-Charleroi canal
An easy walk through the pretty region of Arquennes, along paths, country lanes, woodland edges and the Ravel cycle route, returning along the Charleroi/Brussels canal. The route is almost entirely car-free.
On the heights of Braine-le-Château
A beautiful little hike, mainly on trails interspersed with a few short stretches on quiet roads, offering beautiful panoramic views and some magnificent trees. You may be lucky enough to spot a deer or two, a fox or a badger as you pass through one of the shady corners of the walk. Take the time to soak up the serenity of the undergrowth and stop at the foot of the remarkable trees.
Discovering the town centre of Le Rœulx
A picturesque tour will allow you to discover the charm of Le Roeulx, guiding you through its characterful houses and iconic monuments. This town has managed to preserve its rural atmosphere while offering architectural treasures to explore.
Les Marcheurs Gottignards loop
A hike that offers panoramic views of magnificent valleys and, above all, the Wanze.
Gottignies is a beautiful village in the municipality of Le Roeulx, nestled between two hills. The church of St Léger has recently been renovated.
Several walking routes are available. Here, the 20 km route is used by the village walking group, "Les Marcheurs Gottignards"
Discovering Basse Wanze
Discover Gottignies and Ville-sur-Haine as you follow the meandering course of the Wanze. This river, which can also be spelled "Wance", rises in Montauban and flows through the small village of Gottignies before joining the Haine in Ville-sur-Haine.
Around the Rosseignies stream
Hike around the Rosseignies stream, at the top of a Senne watershed. Wide variety of surfaces and landscapes.
The canals in the centre, the old and the new, via Strépy-Bracquegnies
Starting from the Strépy-Thieu funicular lift, the walk takes you on a discovery of the infrastructure of both canals, the historic and the recent.Four lifts, two drawbridges, two swing bridges and a few other remains, documented on four-language information panels, enhance the walk along the historic canal to its junction with the new canal at its eastern end.
The Canal du Centre
The central canal and the historic canal have joined forces with a short stretch of the Haine to create a delightful walk along the water.
On horseback around Ville-sur-Haine
The name of this village is said to come from the presence of a Roman villa built along the Haine River. The name evolved over the centuries, becoming 'Villa-Super-Hoeniam' (1240), 'Ville-Sour-Haine' (1293), 'Ville-sur-Haysne' (1660) and 'Ville-Sur-Heine' (1744). This walk will take you mainly along the towpaths of the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Centre Historique.
Country walk to the "Vieux Manands"
Starting from the historic site of "Napoleon's last headquarters", this walk will introduce you to a region that is too often overlooked. You will take a quiet road, a dirt track and then paths over a small river before climbing up to a road that you will quickly cross to find another path at the bottom of the garden... And there you are in the centre of Plancenoit for a short while. Very quickly, your steps will take you back to crossroads combining tarmac (a little) and natural ground to cross the river again, then pastures and a historic farm, ending up on a very, very quiet road.
St-Marcoult woods
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the centre of Bassilly, Silly station, the Écurie du Souhait stables in Silly, the centre of St-Marcoult and the woods of St-Marcoult.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
The Ollignies Ravel line
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the Ravel in Ollignies, the Château de l'Estriverie and the Bois de Bois-de-Lessines.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
La Tourette in Bois-de-Lessines
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the Bois-de-Lessines woods. Some of the trails are suitable for galloping.
Outing to be done on horseback, by bike or on foot.
Château de l'Estriverie
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing by the Château de l'Estriverie and the Bois-de-Lessines woods. Some trails are suitable for galloping.
The route can be explored on horseback, by bike or on foot.
Tour of the Biévène block
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through some of the villages in Biévène. Route is entirely on tarmac. No galloping on trails.
The route can be explored on horseback, by bike or on foot.
The trails of Biévène
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through various dirt tracks in Biévène. The route does not pass through the centre of Biévène, but it is possible to get there by taking a short detour of 5 to 10 minutes.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
Short loop at the Royal Golf Club of Waterloo
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.
Loop in the Ghlin woods towards Erbisoeuil
Take the time to visit the Notre Dame de Mouligneau chapel, which is magnificent.
Stay on the paths and remember that if you have a dog with you, it must be kept on a leash.
Circular of Bonne Espérance Abbey
For this circular, park in the small car park in front of Bonne Espérance Abbey. On your return, you can enjoy a beer or a slice of sugar tart...
Tour at the foot of the Levant slag heap in Cuesmes
Short walk along a small section of the Ravel and around the bottom of the Levant slag heap. You will see the Levant site and the remains of the old coal mine.If you're feeling brave, you can climb up there.
From Anderlecht to Dilbeek Castle
A lovely walk from the city to the countryside. An easy walk, mainly on roads but also along beautiful paths and lanes lined with magnificent houses. On the way back, you pass a very attractive shopping and leisure centre.
A loop on the heights of Aulne Abbey
Here is a short, easy walk in the woods of Leernes and along the Sambre.
Aulne Abbey, Bois du Grand Bon Dieu and Hourpes through the forest
A little countryside, a little forest, a little town, a little of the Sambre with a lock and an old drawbridge, the Abbey of Aulne, Thuin, Hourpes, its strange castle and lots of forest to finish off – that's what's on the programme for this walk.
Loop between Bomerée and Jamioulx
A pleasant circular walk in the woods near Charleroi. Discover part of the Eau d'Heure valley and the charming village of Jamioulx.
The Eau d'Heure is a small river that flows into the Sambre at Marchienne-au-Pont. It gets its name from its unique ability to rise in an hour and fall just as quickly.