Forget the idea that vegetables and other regional handicrafts are only grown or made in the countryside. Brussels, for example, seems to be fertile ground for innovative initiatives in this area. Today, young entrepreneurs are transforming our capital into a laboratory for sustainable food. During this walk, you will discover everything that moves on the surface or under the ground of Brussels.
ITINERARY: Distance 10.5 km / shortcut 5.9 km / urban route / Brussels – Cureghem (Anderlecht) – Laeken – Brussels
STARTING POINT: Place Sainte-Catherine in Brussels
PARKING LOT: Paid parking under the Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains. A few steps from Brussels-Central Station
MARKUP: None. Download or print the detailed map
SHORTENED ITINERARY: From the bridge near Place Sainctelette, head directly to the Quai du Commerce
Difficulty level: Medium (60/100)
Length: 10.3 km
Duration: 02h03
Total ascent: 46 m
Maximal slope: 1.3 %
Net ascent: -1 m
Total descent: 47 m
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