The ancient oaks and beeches of the Sonian Forest are truly impressive. This walk takes you through the heart of the forest, away from all traffic noise, between Hoeilaart and Sint-Genesius-Rode. On one of the forest paths, you’ll come across a pedunculate oak that’s as much as 300 years old and 40 meters tall. A natural monument that lends its name to this walk.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual hiking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the wooden posts with red bands.
This hike is presented by Tourism Flemish Brabant and the Agency for Nature and Forests.
Features
Distance
7,9 km
Climbing
59,0 m
Type of road
27% paved, 73% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Forest, nature reserve
Signposted
Yes, with wooden posts with red band
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Kasteel van Groenendaal
Duboislaan 1
1560 Hoeilaart
Duboislaan 1
1560 Hoeilaart
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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.
