Straddling the linguistic border, the route starts at Bois de Hal and quickly reaches the Sept-Fontaines - Zevenbronnen ponds, where, after the ponds, it follows a pretty path between the golf course and the castle grounds and the old abbey farm.
Apart from two short sections in Sart-Moulin, the rest of the route is half countryside, half forest.
Brabant walk towards the Bois de Hal
The Bois de Hal is particularly renowned for its carpets of hyacinths.
Walking along its paths in another season and combining the forest with the surrounding countryside is the essence of this walk.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.71 mi -
Average duration: 5h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 732 ft -
Descent: - 758 ft -
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Highest point: 456 ft -
Lowest point: 200 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Braine-l'Alleud -
Start/End: N 50.701734° / E 4.309741° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 433 ft
- S/E : mi 9.71 - alt. 430 ft
Worth a visit
At km 7, there is a historic boundary stone from the 16th century in the Sonian Forest (ref).
Other walks in the area
The Bois de Hal, a paradise of wild hyacinths and anemones
Visorando Member 
3.93 mi
+171 ft
-279 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Braine-l'Alleud (Brabant Wallon)
A splendid walk in the Bois de Hal, famous for its carpets of wild hyacinths in April, but let’s not forget the anemones that bloom a little earlier. This circular walk of around 6 km follows the paths and trails of the "Reebokwandeling" and the "hyacintenwandeling", two signposted walks featured on the official Bois de Halle website (see practical information).
Escapade au Bois de Hal
Visorando Member 10.27 mi
+682 ft
-656 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beersel (Brabant flamand)
The Bois de Hal is renowned for the magnificent carpets of hyacinths that decorate the undergrowth in spring, usually from mid-April to early May.The hyacinths are preceded by anemones and followed in some places by wild garlic.With a little luck and, above all, a lot of patience, you may be able to spot a deer or two grazing or frolicking a little further away, in the undergrowth away from the paths.
Discovering the hyacinths on the hills above Braine-le-Château
Visorando Member 
8.15 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Braine-le-Château (Brabant Wallon)
This walk is an extension of walk no. 82622036 (no. 357) "On the heights of Braine-le-Château". It extends from 5.5 km to 11.5 km and takes you through part of the Bois de Hal to admire the carpets of flowers, including blue hyacinths in spring.
On the heights of Braine-le-Château
Visorando Member 
3.47 mi
+246 ft
-269 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Braine-le-Château (Brabant Wallon)
A beautiful little hike, mainly on trails interspersed with a few short stretches on quiet roads, offering beautiful panoramic views and some magnificent trees. You may be lucky enough to spot a deer or two, a fox or a badger as you pass through one of the shady corners of the walk. Take the time to soak up the serenity of the undergrowth and stop at the foot of the remarkable trees.
The Seven Fountains, ponds, woods and countryside from Rhode-Saint-Genèse
Visorando Member 
3.65 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sint-Genesius-Rode (Brabant flamand)
A lovely little walk around the enchanting Sept Fontaines ponds between Rhode-Saint-Genèse and Braine l'Alleud. It also takes you off the beaten track through the surrounding countryside and forests.
The Ermitage Nature Reserve
Visorando Member 
2.20 mi
+669 ft
-679 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Braine-le-Château (Brabant Wallon)
A circular walk in and around the lovely little Ermitage nature reserve (managed by Natagora), a haven of nature and tranquillity between Braine-le-Château and Ittre. The walk features several information boards.
Hopping back and forth across the linguistic border at the start of the Kwadebeek
Visorando Member 9.11 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sint-Genesius-Rode (Brabant flamand)
A splendid piece of nature to discover near the capital, straddling the provinces of Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant. Half countryside, half forest, the walk is only semi-urban around km 5, along the railway line, and between km 9 and 10 in a residential area on either side of the Ermite crossroads.
A little trip to Paradise starting from Braine-l'Alleud
Visorando Member 
4.03 mi
+157 ft
-144 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Braine-l'Alleud (Brabant Wallon)
Starting from the Étangs du Paradis, here is a circular route to discover the rural side of Braine-l'Alleud towards Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac. Les Hayettes, Village No. 1, the ponds and the new swimming pool in Braine are dotted along a very varied route.
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