A short but lovely introduction to the valley and slopes of Hazendal, a section of the Sonian Forest in Hoeilaart. You’ll walk past the ponds of the Groenendaal Priory, which are fed by the IJse River—a small stream that rises deeper in the forest and flows into the Dijle River at Neerijse. Be sure to take a look at the Groenendaal train station building as you set off. It was built in 1895 and is a fine example of late 19th-century station architecture.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual walking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the wooden posts with red bands.
Features
Distance
3,9 km
Climbing
47,0 m
Type of road
8% paved, 92% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Forest
Signposted
Yes, with wooden posts with red band
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Station van Groenendaal
Groenendaalsesteenweg
1560 Hoeilaart
Groenendaalsesteenweg
1560 Hoeilaart
Public transport
Bus stop 'Groenendaal Station' 55 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 70, 71.
Train station Groenendaal 65 metres from the starting point.
Train station Groenendaal 65 metres from the starting point.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way
View the walk on the map
When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
