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Fairly well marked, one or two nice climbs.

The Hallerbos (French: Bois de Hal) is a forest with an area of 552 ha southeast of Halle (511 ha on Halle territory). The forest is largely owned by the Flemish Region and a small part by the Walloon Region and private properties. The Hallerbos is a quiet recreation area, which is highly appreciated by the population of the surrounding highly urbanized areas. It is very accessible thanks to the many paths, and for an introduction there are three hiking trails. The forest is part of the Flemish Ecological Network, has been a Flemish nature reserve since 2021 and is protected in Europe as a Natura 2000 area 'Hallerbos and nearby forest complexes with source areas and heaths' (BE2400009) (together with other sub-areas such as the Markvallei, Zuunvallei with the Gaasbeek domain, De Wolfsputten, Kesterbeekvallei, Kesterheide, the Terrijst forest reserve, Lembeekbos, Zevenbronnen, Gasthuisbos, Begijnenbos). Since 2023, the forest has been part of the Brabantse Wouden National Park.

To see in May

The Maasdalbeek originates in the Maasdalbos. Spring water also bubbles up here locally. This creates special plants, the most striking of which is the marsh marigold. There are also many shrubs here. The blackthorn butterfly is a butterfly that lives in blackthorn thickets or at the edge of forests. It likes warm sunny places. The female lays her eggs in the leaf axils of the blackthorn. The eggs are smaller than a pinhead and look like a squashed golf ball. Look for the eggs in winter or early spring, when the shrubs do not yet have leaves and flowers. Furthermore, small springwort, thick-grained moss, blue tuberous curtain mushroom, blue-spotted knight's mushroom and wild hyacinth grow here. The population of bats, including the pipistrelle bat and the water bat, is expanding. More and more deer are also being spotted. Numerous birds, such as the tawny owl, the sparrowhawk, the buzzard, the black woodpecker and the woodcock, also do well here. The pin-legged salamander can also be found here.

Beautiful forest outside busy Brussels. End of April the forest get's a natural carpet colouring practically the whole forst in a blue/purple color. Magic! Make sure to walk a bit further then the classic entrance to enjoy the peaceful nature.

The ‘Hallerbos’, also known as the blue forest, is one of the 3 extensive forest areas in the Brussels capital area. It is an ancient forest with a mix of young and older trees. The giant Sequoia trees are pretty impressive as well as the beautiful purple carpet of bluebells, which bloom around mid-April. Crossing the forests on a mix of gravel and singletrack dirt roads make up for a visit well worth it!

Magnificent walk in the Bois de Hal, a veritable carpet of flowers, endless hyacinths, it's splendid.

The Hallerbos is the most important and most extensive forest area between Zenne and Zoniën. The forest is a crowd favorite thanks to the beautiful purple carpet of bluebells, which bloom around mid-April. The varied relief provides wonderful hiking opportunities and makes a visit to this forest more than worthwhile