Ukkel walks

A lovely walk starting from the city centre, taking in parks, unspoilt green spaces, the countryside, ponds and the Forêt de Soignes.

The walk passes through Kinsendael Park, Buysdelle Woods, the Artists' Valley, Shaveys Park, Verrewinkel Woods, Fond Roy Park, the Avijl plateau, Kauwberg and Sauvagère Park. Return to the starting point via Kriekenput.

The route follows three streams in the forest: the Bocq, the Vuylbeek and the Source Laineuse. It is a circular route best tackled in dry weather. Normally, the route follows footpaths. Please make sure you do not take any paths reserved for horse riders: if you encounter this issue, take a detour and (please) mention it in the comments.

Linkebeek is one of the municipalities on the outskirts of Brussels. This walk takes in unspoilt landscapes, despite being close to the capital. These consist of woods, fields, meadows, parks, ponds and a small stream: the Linkebeek, which you follow for part of this walk.

The main route starts at Prince d'Orange and enters the Sonian Forest. Then head towards Boitsfort and the Ponds of the Drowned Children. The path then joins Hermite Pond before returning to Prince d'Orange.

A lovely circular walk in the lower part of the municipality of Forest. First, the walk takes you along Rue Kersbeek with its beautiful houses. Next, Brel Park with its remarkable trees and monuments. Then, the Forest Miniature Railway, a miniature railway network located in Bempt Park, in Forest, in the Brussels-Capital Region. Finally, the Forest-Vert garden city is a mixed-use social housing estate in the lower part of Forest, in Brussels. Take a stroll through Bempt Park, near the ponds, and you’ll see ducks swimming in groups. It’ll be a moment of tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To round off the walk, treat yourself to a delicious artisan ice cream at Tutta Panna – the perfect way to end the walk! As you head towards the station, you can’t miss a lovely, colourful mosaic under the Forest-Est bridge.

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.

A walk between the town and green spaces in the upper part of the municipality of Forest. The route passes through Duden Park, the Messidor garden city, Carré Tillens, the Altitude 100 church and Forest Park, among other places.

Go for a jog or a leisurely stroll to explore Forest Park and Duden Park, which feature some lovely gentle slopes. This is an urban route but takes place entirely within natural surroundings, with one crossing of a roundabout with traffic between Forest Park and Duden Park, both on the way there and back. Both parks are situated predominantly within the municipality of Forest. Forest Park has a more urban feel, whilst Duden Park has a more wooded character.

A mix ofGR® trails and park paths around Watermael

A flat route along the canal to Fauquez. Then the terrain becomes hilly with a steep climb at Charly-des-bois through the Bois de la Houssière. Then the descent begins towards Tubize town centre, and the route remains flat until the return.

Cycling tour (gravel/hybrid/mountain bike) starting from Auderghem, through the Sonian Forest. The route crosses the magnificent Tournay-Solvay Park, follows part of the tracks of the former Boitsfort racecourse and reaches the Rouge Cloître site by crossing the Sonian Forest.

A lovely little walk where you can enjoy the coolness of the Sonian Forest on hot days or the magnificent autumn colours. In spring, carpets of hyacinths and anemones add touches of blue and pinkish-white to certain parts of the forest.

This route allows you to explore some of the many green spaces in the municipalities of Woluwé-Saint-Lambert and Woluwé-Saint-Pierre.It passes through, amongst others, Georges-Henri Park, Malou Park and Woluwe Park, as well as lesser-known green spaces such as Schuman Park and the Franciscan Garden, and follows paths running alongside the Woluwe, the river that gives its name to both municipalities.

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.