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Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve walks
Walk in the Bois de Lauzelle
Visorando Member
3.86 mi
+315 ft
-302 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Brabant Wallon)
This 'short' family walk allows you to discover the Lauzelle woods and the Louvain-la-Neuve golf course.
Sculptor's Trail in Céroux-Mousty and Court-Saint-Étienne
5.76 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Court-Saint-Etienne (Brabant Wallon)
This circular route takes you along interesting paths around the villages of Céroux-Mousty and Court-Saint-Étienne. The highlight of the walk is the Sentier du Sculpteurs (Sculptors' Trail) with its magnificent wooden sculptures. A shortcut can be taken to reduce the walk to around 6 km.
The Sculptor’s Trail in Céroux-Mousty
5.76 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Court-Saint-Etienne (Brabant Wallon)
This circular route takes you along some interesting paths around the villages of Céroux-Mousty and Court-Saint-Étienne. The highlight of the walk is the Sentier du Sculpteurs and its magnificent wooden sculptures. A shortcut is available to reduce the walk to around 6 km.
The Bois de Lauzelle in all its variety and charm
3.04 mi
+315 ft
-338 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve (Brabant Wallon)
A circular route that is as pleasant as it is varied in the superb Bois de Lauzelle, right next to the university town of Louvain-la-Neuve. An absolute must for nature lovers. The ‘wetland’ section along the Blanc-Ry is particularly charming thanks to the very successful landscaping.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Discovering Chaumont-Gistoux
11.99 mi
+843 ft
-856 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chaumont-Gistoux (Brabant Wallon)
Chaumont-Gistoux, like many places in Walloon Brabant, is full of small paths and trails connecting the villages, hamlets and neighbourhoods of the area. This is one of the highlights of the walk.
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.
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
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
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.
Circular towards Nil-Saint-Vincent.
12.41 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Saint-Guibert (Brabant Wallon)
20-kilometre route of the ADEPS 2025 walk. Circular starting from Nil-Saint-Vincent from Place du Tram 1. It passes around Walhain and Walhain Saint-Paul.
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.
Ohain champêtre
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
Orne, countryside and castles around a stream in Walloon Brabant
8.25 mi
+407 ft
-417 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chastre (Brabant Wallon)
A rural hike in Walloon Brabant, discovering a few villages crossed by the Orne and its tributaries.
The Bois de Sainte-Catherine and the Bois de l'Ermitage Saint-Jean Baptiste
3.16 mi
+489 ft
-344 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Court-Saint-Etienne (Brabant Wallon)
A lovely 5 km circular route through the beautiful woods of Sainte-Catherine and the Ermitage Saint-Jean-Baptiste, where you hear nothing but birdsong and the babbling of the Ry Pirot. No road noise – this is rare enough (especially in the BW) to be worth mentioning. There are several lovely wooden benches along the route. This walk can be completed in about 1½ hours (including a 10–15-minute break) rather than the 2 hours calculated by the programme.
The Bois de Haute Heuval
2.57 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
A lovely circular route around the Bois de Haute-Heuval. After about 1 km on a quiet concrete road, it takes an old cobbled street (worthy of Paris-Roubaix!) before joining forest paths. It may not be the most beautiful of the (many) possible walks in the area, but it is nonetheless enjoyable, whatever the season.
Circular route around Basse-Heuval in Villers-la-Ville
3.45 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
A 5.5 km circular route through woods and fields around Basse Heuval in the municipality of Villers-la-Ville. A fairly varied and very peaceful route, no road noise – pure bliss! Part of the walk takes place in the woods and the other part in the countryside.
The Bois de l'Étoile and the Bois Pinchet
3.34 mi
+292 ft
-285 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
A circular route through the Bois de l'Étoile and across the very pleasant residential neighbourhood of Bois Pinchet, starting from the car park at Villers-la-Ville Abbey. A peaceful and varied route with few roads.
The surroundings of Strichon, a hamlet of Mellery
3.51 mi
+108 ft
-269 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
A pleasant and varied walk alternating between wooded, agricultural and built-up areas (including 3 farms), starting from the pretty village of Mellery. An easy and very peaceful route. The route corresponds to walk no. 13, suggested by the Villers-la-Ville Tourist Office.
Le Huit de Mellery
6.46 mi
+364 ft
-348 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
An easy walk around Mellery on paths and trails away from traffic (with the exception of a very short section) with a passage through the woods of Villers-la-Ville: in short, peace and quiet and green surroundings.
Short circular loop through the Bois de Bérinnes in Genappe
1.91 mi
+161 ft
-151 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Genappe (Brabant Wallon)
A short, almost entirely shaded circular loop in the beautiful little Bois de Bérinnes forest in Genappe. Part of the route runs alongside the Ry d'Hez stream, which has been transformed by beavers. At the start and end of the walk, there are views of some very pretty gardens.
A short walk in Villers-la-Ville
5.20 mi
+217 ft
-200 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
This short (spring) walk takes you from the centre of Villers-la-Ville towards the Rigenée golf course and the countryside around Sart-Dames-Avelines and Le Châtelet, before climbing up to the Plateau des 4 Chênes.With no other aim than to stretch your legs, this route presents no particular difficulty whilst offering an outing in the fresh air, whether on your own, with family or with friends.
The Footvillers Eight
5.85 mi
+240 ft
-210 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
Alternating wooded and rural sections. The route follows paths (sometimes paved) and dirt tracks (so expect muddy conditions in wet weather).
There is one difficult section when you leave the Ry d'Hez river and have to climb perpendicular to it: the slope is very steep and difficult, especially if the ground is wet.
Only three short sections are on tarmac roads, only one of which is on a busy road.
Short tour of Ottenburg
9.08 mi
+486 ft
-482 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Huldenberg (Brabant flamand)
This invitation to discover Walloon Brabant, on the border between Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant, alternates between countryside and forest, nature and urban areas, as well as a short section in the northern zone of Wavre, passing by the unmissable GSK, one of the largest employers in Wallonia.
The Bois Pigeolet and the Châtelet towards Sart-Dames-Avelines
3.91 mi
+157 ft
-161 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villers-la-Ville (Belgique) (Brabant Wallon)
A 6 km circular route that is as pleasant as it is varied, taking you through fields and woods. The route passes through Le Châtelet, the former feudal manor of the lords of Marbais. The route and description are partly (and very loosely) inspired by ‘Walk No. 7’ proposed by the Villers-la-Ville Tourist Office.
Baisy-Thy, Sart-Dames-Avelines and the Ways Marker
4.21 mi
+197 ft
-194 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Genappe (Brabant Wallon)
A lovely circular route through the countryside between Baisy-Thy (Genappe) and Sart-Dames-Avelines (Villers-la-Ville), passing by the "Borne de Ways" and crossing the Ry d'Hez twice. The route takes you along the picturesque "Sentier des Échaliers".
Blue Circular starting from Hoeilaart
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.