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Ferme d'Hougoumont walks
Circular route between Braine-l’Alleud and Maransart
Visorando Member
13.89 mi
+820 ft
-817 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
A long circular walk starting from Site 1815 in Braine-l’Alleud (incorrectly referred to as ‘Waterloo’) which takes in some of the villages involved in Napoleon’s battles on 18 June 1815. The route is mainly rural, offering lovely views of the countryside and the surrounding woods.
Walks near Ferme d'Hougoumont
Tour de Wallonie
456.86 mi
+23,858 ft
-24,347 ft
33 days
Difficult
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
This walking tour of Wallonia, which includes the German-speaking part of Belgium, is a circular route that generally follows the borders as closely as possible, whether linguistic or territorial. This sometimes involves forays into neighbouring territories – France, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Flemish Region. Occasionally, the route also deviates from this due to accommodation requirements or because suitable accommodation could not be found close to the borders, whilst still adhering to various constraints.
Tour de Wallonie Stage 1 Braine-l'Alleud - Braine-le-Comte
16.34 mi
+663 ft
-787 ft
8h 05
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.
Direct route from Waterloo to Woluwe-St-Lambert
11.98 mi
+256 ft
-479 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Waterloo (Brabant Wallon)
This is a direct route that runs along the edge of the Soignes Forest. There are few roads and the junctions are safe. One tricky spot is when crossing the junction under the Hermann-Debroux viaduct. There is another route further to the east which passes through a lovely neighbourhood in Auderghem before reaching the Sonian Forest and crossing it.
From Nivelles to Ecaussinnes via Ronquières
11.70 mi
+305 ft
-285 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Nivelles (Brabant Wallon)
This route starts from the RAVEL cycle path at the St-Roch car park in Nivelles, passes through Ronquières and its old canal, and then joins another RAVEL cycle path that takes you straight to Ecaussinnes, near Place Cousin.
From Bousval to the Écurie de la Tourelle
3.27 mi
+180 ft
-171 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Genappe (Brabant Wallon)
The hike starts at Avenue des Habitations Modernes and goes to the stable at the turret, passing through fields, forests, a small village and the Ravel. This hike will allow you to discover peaceful and beautiful spots that are perfect for beginners.
Louvain-la-Neuve – Braine-l’Alleud
12.22 mi
+581 ft
-535 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Brabant Wallon)
From town to town, this final stage takes us from Louvain-la-Neuve to Braine-l’Alleud, once again favouring country roads and lanes as well as the little-known paths of Walloon Brabant. A thoroughly enjoyable and surprising final stage that is an absolute must-see.
Route of Art Nouveau in Brussels via Ixelles and La Cambre Abbey
Association / Club / Walk leader2.61 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.
From Seneffe to Ghent
69.55 mi
+607 ft
-948 ft
8 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Seneffe (Hainaut)
This cycle route, starting in Seneffe, takes you to Ghent along the region’s iconic waterways. Ideal for an accessible and easy-going cycle ride, the route follows the landscaped banks of the Charleroi–Brussels Canal, offering you a peaceful, leafy route through Wallonia and Flanders.
Braine-le-Comte – Meslin-l’Evèque
16.43 mi
+230 ft
-417 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Braine-le-Comte (Hainaut)
The second stage of the Tour de Wallonie takes us today from the town of Braine-le-Comte to Meslin-l’Evèque, a small village in the municipality of Ath to the north-east. We will mainly be walking along small country lanes as we cross this beautiful, gently rolling Hainaut countryside, passing through a few small villages and other hamlets such as Horrues. A short detour of a few metres to view Thoricourt Castle from behind its gates before crossing part of the infamous Ghislenghien industrial estate.
From Woluwe-Saint-Lambert to Waterloo via Auderghem and the Soignes Forest
11.62 mi
+843 ft
-830 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
A less direct and flatter route than the outward journey described in another walk. After a shared section along the old railway line that runs over Avenue de Tervueren, followed by Boulevard du Souverain (dedicated cycle lane), the route passes under the Hermann-Debroux Viaduct and climbs towards a pretty neighbourhood in Auderghem before reaching the Forest. It crosses the Chaussée de la Hulpe (at a protected crossing) and reaches Waterloo via a lovely route through the forest.