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Stone Circle and Dolmen in the Sonian Forest

Stone Circle and Dolmen in the Sonian Forest

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Stone Circle and Dolmen in the Sonian Forest

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Location: Uccle, Brussels, Belgium

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Pauline van der Waal

November 10, 2024

The Foresters Monument (Monument aux Forestiers) is an impressive tribute to the foresters, located in the heart of the Ardennes. Surrounded by dense forests, this statue commemorates the efforts and work of the foresters who are committed to protecting and preserving nature.

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

October 21, 2025

A monumental stone circle resembling a miniature version of Stonehenge. Located in a clearing in the woods near Duboislaan, this monument consists of eleven menhirs arranged in a circle around a large dolmen. Although it resembles an ancient megalithic monument, it is actually a memorial dating from 1920 for the forest rangers who died during the First World War.
The stones are made of Wéris puddingstone, the same rock used in the prehistoric megaliths of that region. The monument was designed by artist Richard Viandier, who drew inspiration from Celtic burial rituals. This place symbolizes the forest rangers' connection to nature and therefore also has spiritual significance, similar to ancient Druid symbolism. The monument is a peaceful spot in the heart of the forest and also attracts visitors interested in history, nature, and mysticism.

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Stone Circle and Dolmen in the Sonian Forest

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