Sonian Forest: Hiking and sightseeing in cadence (14.5km)

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Hiking/track through much of the Sonian Forest 14.5km
The best historical sites of this forest are included in this loop.
If 14.5 km of walking is not feasible for your children, then it can be an educational and relaxing trip in the forest of which only 2 "to see" are not made: https://www.routeyou.com/nl-be/route/view/4641810/wandelroute/zonienwoud-wandelen-korte-lus-en-bezoeken-in-lichte-kadans-8-8km

Starting point: Groenendaal railway station (also a large car park)

What will you see/feel:
1.La Sonian Forest has plenty of treasure trove of trails under the trees, away from the busy streets/highways it crosses.
2. Groenendaal domain where you go at the beginning and end. At first, a subsection was taken under the RO (eastern ring around Brussels) and the Ganzepootvijvers.
3. We pass the South Arboretum first.
4. Via the Koninginnepad, we go to the Boswachtersmonument.
5. Just cross the bustling Harasdreef, after which the somewhat long path goes to the two Roman tumuli.
6. Via the Tumuliweg (we retrace our steps for a while), we NO LONGER cross the railway at a special place (waiting for the train!!!)?. DON'T GO ANY FURTHER ALONG THE ECO BRIDGE (it's for animals): FORESTER FEEDBACK!!!. The only option here seems to be to cross the railway line via the Van Kerm-dreef to the N275 Terhuplsesteenweg (CROWD: BEWARE THERE!!!!). Then, on the east side, through the end of the arboretum, and at the end we pass the Jan-Van-Ruusbroec-Bosmuseum.
7.Via the special bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, we cross the RO to return to our starting point. We then drove 14.4 km.

Simple and good.

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Origen de la ruta

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Estadísticas

Nivel de dificultad: Medium (73/100)

Longitud: 14,5 km

Duración: 02h54


Ascenso total: 152 m

Pendiente máxima: 2,9 %

Pendiente media: 1,5 %

Ascenso neto: 1 m

Descenso total: 151 m

Nivel de dificultad según el autor: 3/10

Carreteras y subsuelo

Carreteras asfaltadas: 6,22 km (43 %)

Adoquines: 0 m (0 %)

Escenario

Carreteras sin coches: 11 km (76 %)

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Espacio natural

Área urbana

Zona rica en agua

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        Inicio y final de la ruta

        Dirección más cercana al inicio: Station Groenendaal, Groenendaalsesteenweg, 1560 Hoeilaart, België / Belgique / Belgien
        Dirección más cercana al final: Groenendaal, Ildefonse Vandammestraat, 1560 Hoeilaart, België / Belgique / Belgien

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        Lugares de interés

        1. Groenendaal

          0 · Trainstation

          By starting your visit of the forest through the Groenendael access gate, you will be immersed in …

          Sonian Forest
        2. Groenendael Fietsenstalling f1

          0 · Bicycle shelter
          Type: Public Bicycle Parking Owner: NMBS Administrator: B-Parking (NMBS)
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        3. Groenendael Priory

          0 · Historical building

          In the heart of the Sonian Forest don’t miss the Groenendael Priory at node 43 (about 500 m), …

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        4. Castle of Groenendaal

          0 · Castle
          To the west of the church is groenendaal castle. It was built in the second half of the 18th …
          Blauwkruikje
        5. Parking Priory (50)

          0 · Parking

          This large car park, located between the Castle of Groenendael and the remains of the priory, …

          Sonian Forest
        6. Old Vanderheydenbaan racecourse

          0 · Hippodrome
          At the end of the 19th century, groenendaal's racecourse was built on a clearing where crops were …
          Dromos
        7. Arboretum Groenendaal

          0 · Arboretum
          Along the Arboretumweg, the Arboretum Groenendaal founded in 1897. In the Arboretum of Groenendaal …
          Blauwkruikje
        8. St. Kornelius Chapel

          0 · Chapel

          The St. Kornelius Chapel is also used in the comics of Marc Sleen as you can see for yourself in …

          Dromos
        9. Sonian Forest

          0 · Forest

          The Brussels painter René Stevens founded the oldest nature association in Belgium, linked to the …

          Pascal Brackman
        10. Sonian Forest

          0 · Forest

          Napoleon had thousands of trees cut in the Sonian Forest for his fleet to carry out his invasion …

          Pascal Brackman
        11. Monument to the Foresters

          0 · Monument

          As a basic material, artist Viandier used a natural stone from the Ardennes, the Wéris pudding …

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        12. Foresters’ Memorial

          0 · Monument

          Just a stone’s throw from our route (about 200 m) you will find a very unusual mausoleum. It is …

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        13. Memorial to the Brussels attacks

          1 · Monument

          The memorial to the Brussels attacks in the Sonian Forest was built in response to the Brussels …

          Dromos
        14. Tumulisite

          1 · Historical place

          Here we reach the ‘real’ ridge lines on our route, reaching an altitude of 130 m, the true summit …

          visit.brussels
        15. Tournay-Solvay Park and its castle

          0 · Park

          The Tournay-Solvay park bears the name of its former owners. This pretty estate with its …

          Sonian Forest
        16. Source of the Drowned Children

          1 · Source

          The source of the Drowned Children, which takes its name from the valley in which it is located …

          Coördinatie Zenne-Coordination Senne
        17. Fagus - planted in 1806 - Bonnier II

          1 · Tree
          • genus: Fagus • height: 15 meter • circumference : 3,46 meter
          Sonian Forest
        18. Enfants Noyés Nature Reserve

          0 · Lake
          The Enfants Noyés Nature Reserve is a nature reserve consisting of three large ponds located in a …
          Wikipedia
        19. The Karregatbeek

          1 · River

          Here we find the Karregatbeek flowing in a forest at the bottom of a humid valley, after crossing …

          Coördinatie Zenne-Coordination Senne
        20. The Vuilbeek

          1 · River

          The Vuilbeek flows for a large part through the Sonian Forest but has a somewhat confusing name. …

          Coördinatie Zenne-Coordination Senne
        21. Vuylbeek

          0 · River

          The name of the river Vuylbeek ('Dirty brook'), which flows largely through the Sonian Forest, is …

          Sonian Forest
        22. Parking ISB (6)

          1 · Parking

          A very small car park, with only six spaces for cars, allowing access to the forest via the Drève …

          Sonian Forest
        23. Sources of the Hermit Pond

          0 · Source

          More than 100 sources in Brussels !

          Coördinatie Zenne-Coordination Senne
        24. Pond and springs in Tournay-Solvay Park

          1 · Source

          Along the pond that adorns the Tournay-Solvay Park, on the same side and just a few meters apart, …

          Coördinatie Zenne-Coordination Senne
        25. The forest station (disappeared)

          0 · Historical building

          Here once stood the old railway stop of the Sonian Forest on line 161 Brussels-Namur. At the start …

          Sonian Forest
        26. B&B Hippo-Droom

          0 · B&B
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        27. Parking Bosmuseum (30)

          0 · Parking

          This car park located at the beginning of the Drève des Tumuli has around thirty spaces for cars. …

          Sonian Forest
        28. The Jan van Ruusbroec Forest Museum

          0 · Museum
          In the heart of the Sonian Forest, near the motorway and groenendaal station, lies the Forest …
          Blauwkruikje
        29. Arboretum of Groenendaal

          0 · Arboretum

          If you find a completely different type of trees and shrubs here, it is thanks to Leopold II. In …

          RouteYou
        30. Forest Museum Jan van Ruusbroec

          0 · Museum

          The Jan van Ruusbroec Forest Museum (Bosmuseum Jan van Ruusbroec) is located in the heart of the …

          Sonian Forest

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        Sources of the Hermit Pond
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        The forest station (disappeared)
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