5x on your way to the most beautiful parks and gardens

Your walk
A wonderfully pure hike, where the village square is still simply called 'Plaats' and the cobblestone paths take you past meadows with Brabantine draft horses. With an elegant castle domain as a bonus.
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The park
Once you're deep enough into Ter Rijst forest, the wild greenery turns into a romantic domain with centuries-old trees, arched bridges and a castle in the middle. A piece of noble Pajottenland at its finest.

On the road
Start and finish at St. Bernard's Church, Place 8 in Heikruis (Pepingen). Follow the nodes: 361 - 271 - 270 - 269 - 364 - 448 - 355 - 354 - 356 - 352 - 358 - 359 - 361 .

Your stay
A wonderful night awaits you in the tower house of the Park Ter Rijst. The two rooms of B&B Ge-Rust are decorated according to the philosophy of the natural elements: water, fire and earth.
www.ge-rust.be

Your walk
Time seems to stand still on the charming Arconateplein in Gaasbeek, especially on Saturdays when the farmers' market has landed there. From here you walk between the sloping fields to two magnificent castle estates a stone's throw from each other.
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The Park
Close together and so different. Domain Groenenberg is a fine piece of English garden architecture full of flowering spring plants and winding paths. Gaasbeek Castle Park - 49 hectares in size! - was laid out as early as the 17th century with impressive avenues and small walkways. The first view of the mighty castle is one you will never forget.

On the road
Start and finish at the Church of Our Lady, Donkerstraat 26B in Gaasbeek. Follow the junctions: 11 - 111 - 124 - 126 - 730 - 129 - 127 - 123 - 104 - 103 - 11.

Your stay
Sleek, stylish, brand new and for true outdoor fans. The name Trionfo refers to the triumphal arch in honor of Napoleon on the Gaasbeek castle grounds, just a stone's throw away.
www.trionfo.be

Your walk
Once it was a real principality, made great by the princes of the Merode. They still have their castle in the Warandebos on the outskirts of Everberg. A varied hike along beautiful stretches of greenery.
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The park
The Warandebos runs into the natural park around the stately abbey of Kortenberg. A monument with quite some history, in 1312 the Charter of Kortenberg was signed here. The birth of early democracy, so to speak.

On the road
Start and finish at the parking lot on Gemeentehuisstraat in Everberg. Follow the digital junctions 824 - 837 - 838 - 844 - 839 - 840 - 836 - 834 - 835 - 825 - 824. Or the thematic hexagonal signs.

Your stay
B&B Aline Florentine is small, charming and quite luxurious. How about a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool, or a gourmet breakfast in the garden in fine weather?
www.alineflorentine.be

Your hike
Surprising how many unpaved paths, graceful greenery and pure nature there is to discover between the Brussels Ring, Medialaan and the heart of Vilvoorde. The valley of the Tangebeek treats some valuable hollow roads.
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The park
An English landscape park, a Versailles-style French garden with impressive sight lines, a beautiful Japanese garden and a brasserie in the historic orangery. Park Three Fountains is one of the oldest and most beautiful landscape gardens in the country.

On the road
Start and finish at Park 3 Fonteinen, Beneluxlaan 32 in Vilvoorde. Follow the digital junctions 9 - 91 - 95 - 624 - 623 - 96 - 97 - 98 - 99 - 9 or the thematic hexagonal signs.

Your stay
The Tuchthuis in Vilvoorde was an improvement asylum, a barracks, a prison and now an atmospheric hotel with the most beautiful vaulted breakfast room in red brick. Authentic and luxurious.
www.lodge-hotels.be

Your walk
The best choice for a Sunday stroll. Along the ponds of Tervuren's Warande Park, the ruins of the Ducal Palace, Saint Hubert's Chapel, the AfricaMuseum and Tervuren's Market Square with its inviting terraces.
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The Park
Take a seat at the edge of the pond and admire the reflection of the imposing AfricaMuseum. Dukes, kings and princes did it for you. Got time? Then be sure to step inside the museum for a glimpse of a proud continent.

On the Road
Depart and finish at Visitors Center De Warandepoort, Markt 7B in Tervuren. Follow the nodes: 4 - 41 - 442 - 42 - 430 - 429 - 4.

Your stay
Leave the hustle and bustle behind and completely unwind at Hyggehus Tervuren, an atmospheric base where Scandinavian comfort and nature experience come together. You will enjoy a warm, homely setting after a pleasant walk.
www.hyggehustervuren.be