A stone's throw from Brussels you will find the Park of Tervuren - also known as Warande. It is one of the Flemish gateways to the Sonian Forest. The monumental remains of a rich past give extra flair to this green oasis, where you can stroll among majestic oak and beech trees, past elegant French gardens, ponds and flower beds. This is truly one of the most beautiful parks in Belgium!

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December 5, 2024

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The name of this so-called Gordaalvijver comes from an old hamlet that existed in Tervuren in the early Middle Ages: Goordaal (goor means marshy).

The hamlet was relatively small and located northeast of the then Warande, which at that time only reached as far as the nearby Gordaalmolen. In addition to the mill, the hamlet also included the Goordaalhof after the first known owner Jan Van Goordaal (1334). This court came into the hands of the lords of Rotselaar in the 15th century, which is why it was called Rotselaarhof from then on.

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December 30, 2025

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Where the banks of the ponds connect with a bridge...

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1. The Spanish House – Castle Pond, Tervuren Park loop from Tervuren

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2. Castle Pond, Tervuren Park – Tervuren Park loop from Duisburg

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3. Tervuren Ponds – Castle Pond, Tervuren Park loop from Hoeilaart

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04:42

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Tervuren, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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