Rouge-Cloître Abbey and Ponds – Red Monastery (Rouge-Cloître) loop from Merode

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Rouge-Cloître Abbey and Ponds – Red Monastery (Rouge-Cloître) loop from Merode

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Rouge-Cloître Abbey and Ponds – Red Monastery (Rouge-Cloître) loop from Merode

05:51

22.1km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Rouge-Cloître Abbey and Ponds

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On the edge of the Sonian Forest, Rouge-Cloître is an exceptional place full of history.

In terms of nature, Rouge-Cloître is a protected nature reserve, just like the Sonian Forest, …

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Red Monastery (Rouge-Cloître)

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The Red Monastery or Rooklooster (French: Rouge Cloître) was an Augustinian priory in the Sonian Forest, near the village of Auderghem (Brussels, Belgium), which started in 1368 and was largely …

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near red monastery ideal children's playground

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Woluwe Park Ponds

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Pond in Woluwe Park

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The pond in the Woluwepark is a serene oasis in the middle of the greenery, where the water quietly sparkles between the trees and flowers. Ducks, swans and other water …

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