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The walk starts at Jette station, a former Brussels village with a rural past.
Heart of nature towards Jette, north of Brussels
The route passes Château Bonaventure, then follows the valleys of the Molenbeek and Zijpbeek, once vital to the local mills.
The walk crosses King Baudouin Park, the Ganshoren marsh and the Laerbeek and Poelbos woods, rich in wildlife and typical of Brabant landscapes. The unassuming Poelbosbeek further contributes to this natural ecosystem.
The Heymbos and Dielegem woods are a reminder of the former presence of the medieval abbey. Further on, the Atomium comes into view, the iconic symbol of Expo ’58, before the route passes through the Royal Domain of Laeken.
This is a walk combining nature, history and Brussels’ heritage.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.98 mi -
Average duration: 4h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 394 ft -
Descent: - 377 ft -
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Highest point: 292 ft -
Lowest point: 72 ft
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 95 ft - Jette station
- 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 92 ft - Avenue Guillaume De Greeflaan
- 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 92 ft - Jean Sobieski Park
- 3 : mi 1.85 - alt. 236 ft - Monument to the Dynasty
- 4 : mi 2.66 - alt. 213 ft - Atomium
- 5 : mi 3.06 - alt. 141 ft - Fork in the road
- 6 : mi 3.54 - alt. 177 ft - Roundabout
- 7 : mi 4.36 - alt. 115 ft - Rue Bonaventure
- 8 : mi 4.61 - alt. 95 ft - Fork in the road
- 9 : mi 5.02 - alt. 95 ft - Avenue de l'Exposition
- 10 : mi 5.83 - alt. 174 ft - Avenue du Laerbeek
- 11 : mi 7.16 - alt. 105 ft - Railway line
- 12 : mi 7.55 - alt. 105 ft - Molenbeek
- 13 : mi 8.06 - alt. 92 ft - Footbridge
- S/E : mi 8.98 - alt. 95 ft - Jette station
Worth a visit
The Kattenberg offers a lovely view before you reach Jean Sobieski Park.
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