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Hougoumont Wood

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Hougoumont Wood

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Hougoumont Wood

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Location: Braine-L'Alleud, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. The English lines – Papelotte farm loop from Plancenoit

11.8km

03:08

110m

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

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2. The Memorial Museum – The English lines loop from Le Roussart

7.13km

01:52

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Monument aux Belges – The English lines loop from Saint-Sébastien

8.61km

02:16

70m

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

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Willem VS

October 9, 2023

In the early hours of the Battle of Waterloo, the French attacked the far right of the Allies, mainly through the forests of Hougoumont. They tried to create a diversion to force Wellington to vacate his center. What was initially intended only as a diversionary maneuver became the most violent scene of the battle.

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Erwin D.R

May 26, 2021

Beautiful hiking trails in the middle of nature!

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 5, 2025

When did the Battle of Hougoumont begin?

At 11.30, after a massive artillery bombardment - partly offset by Wellington's position and the wet ground - Napoleon launched his diversionary attack on Hougoumont. The French cleared the wood in front of the castle but were shot down as they left their shelter.

More info at google.com/search?q=eerste+aanval+op+ferme+hougemont

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Location: Braine-L'Alleud, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Hougoumont Wood

1. The English lines – Papelotte farm loop from Plancenoit

2. The Memorial Museum – The English lines loop from Le Roussart

3. Monument aux Belges – The English lines loop from Saint-Sébastien

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