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Treinstapper from Groenendaal to Halle

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Treinstapper from Groenendaal to Halle

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Treinstapper from Groenendaal to Halle

06:12

23.5km

200m

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With the Groenendaal-Halle Train Stepper you can walk in the area south of the capital Brussels, in the heart of Europe. The starting point is Groenendaal station, reachable by train from the center of Brussels in half an hour. The green character of this region will undoubtedly charm you. Via the ancient forests in the Sonian Forest you walk through the undulating landscape, through the fairytale Hallerbos to the city of Halle. Along the way, beer lovers will stop at the De Lambiek Visitor Center. It is not without reason that this region is known for its Lambic beers, Geuze and Kriek. Put on your walking shoes ... and follow the path that is also highly sought after by pilgrims. You return via Halle station.

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Last updated: October 16, 2024

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Groenendaal Station

Highlight • Rest Area

On one side of the viaduct: Graffiti with a buzzard in the station of Groenendaal, Belgium, by artist Dzia.
On the other side: a fox of Dzia

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899 m

The Sonian Forest

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Groenendaal station is also our gateway to the Sonian Forest. You can't miss it, the world's largest beech trees are here. Their trunks have diameters of up to 160 centimeters and some peaks up to 50 meters high in the air. They are often even more than two centuries old. Parts of this 'primeval forest' have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with the magical Hallerbos, which is covered every spring with a purple blanket of wild bluebells and the Meerdaalwoud-Dijle Valley, it is part of the Brabantse Wouden National Park. A valuable walking tip!

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Jan van Ruusbroec Forest Museum

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There must be many stories hidden in such an ancient forest. The Forest Museum tells you everything about the history, residents and forest management of the Sonian Forest. The museum is housed in a historic tenant farm that, due to its location, is also an ideal base for long walks and cycling trips.

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Groenendaal Arboretum

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Meet 'Dikke Eugène', a six-metre thick poplar. Together with more than 400 different trees and shrubs, it is located in the Groenendaal Arboretum, one of the 26 Belgian botanical gardens and arboreta. The Groenendaal Arboretum was constructed at the end of the 19th century at the initiative of King Leopold II.

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Brussels-Capital Region

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During this route you will walk for quite some time on the border of the Flemish and Brussels Capital Regions. The latter has 19 municipalities, including the capital Brussels, the heart of Europe. Don't have much time and want to discover Brussels through some beautiful views? Then be sure to climb the Kunstberg, you will be rewarded at the top with a beautiful view of bustling Brussels, with the Kunstberg gardens in the foreground. Or enjoy the city panorama in the Forest Park. For a longer stay or on your next visit, we recommend this route: 48 hours in Brussels, a vibrant capital: visitflanders.com/nl/inspirerende-reisroutes/48-uur-brussel-een-bruisende -capital

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Forest Rangers Monument Stone Circle

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At this central location we commemorate the eleven Belgian forest rangers who died or went missing during the First World War. When designing the 'Forest Man' monument, artist Richard Viandier drew inspiration from the funeral rites of the Celts. It will probably not escape your notice that this place feels a bit 'Stonehenge'. The site consists of a circle of eleven stones or 'menhirs', each dedicated to one of the eleven forest rangers.

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Church of Our Lady

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From a simple chapel next to a farm in the 12th century, to a church known for its beautiful statue of Saint Mary, to a popular pilgrimage destination. The Church of Our Lady of Alsemberg, built in a late Gothic style and recognizable by the typical Brabant architecture from the 14th century, even received the ducal title. Be sure to take a look at the church. The baroque-style confessionals, the authentic Romanesque baptismal font and the gilded devotional statue of Our Lady make you pause and think of earlier times. To this day, many pilgrims find their way to Alsemberg.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.18 km

6.61 km

5.97 km

871 m

515 m

304 m

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8.81 km

7.57 km

3.71 km

2.54 km

455 m

374 m

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Thursday 16 July

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August 10, 2024,Treinstapper-Route von Groenendaal nach Halle – Wandern in Flandern 🥾

On my hiking tour through the Belgian region of Flanders, I have now traveled further into the area a little south of Brussels. The cool thing about the Treinstapper hikes is that they run along Flemish GR long-distance hiking trails and are easy to reach by public transport. And so today I am hiking from Groenendaal station to Halle outside …

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June 4, 2024

With the Groenendaal-Halle Train Stepper you can walk in the area south of the capital Brussels, in the heart of Europe. The starting point is Groenendaal station, reachable by train from the center of Brussels in half an hour. The green character of this region will undoubtedly charm you. Via the ancient

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Treinstapper from Groenendaal to Halle

Groenendaal Station

The Sonian Forest

Jan van Ruusbroec Forest Museum

Groenendaal Arboretum

Brussels-Capital Region

Forest Rangers Monument Stone Circle

Church of Our Lady

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