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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Watermael-Boitsfort - Watermaal-Bosvoorde

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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Watermael-Boitsfort - Watermaal-Bosvoorde

Moderate

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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Watermael-Boitsfort - Watermaal-Bosvoorde

02:17

8.59km

90m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. 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 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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561 m

Tournay-Solvay Park Mansion and Olmec Head Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

Authentic Olmec head, gift from Mexico

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959 m

Boitsfort-Etangs - Bosvoorde-Vijvers

Archaeological Site

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1.80 km

Drowned Children Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Benches for a picnic

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1.82 km

A small obligatory stop.

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4.10 km

A narrow footpath winds through the Sonian Forest and takes you past impressive beech trees that give the forest its characteristic green glow. The path is surrounded by dense vegetation, …

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6.21 km

Sonian Forest

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Just 10 kilometres from the Grand Place in Brussels, you will find one of the largest forest areas in Flanders. The vast Sonian Forest unites the three regions of our …

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6.80 km

Vuylbeek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The wet valley of the Vuylbeek reserve runs parallel to the Drowned Children Valley and is an integral part of the Sonian Forest. The atmosphere of these two valleys is …

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7.33 km

Réserve naturelle du Vuylbeek - Natuurreservaat van de Vuylbeek

Nature Reserve

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8.11 km

Parc Tournay-Solvay is a beautiful historical park that extends around a former castle estate, with romantic walking paths, lush gardens and a rich variety of trees and plants. In addition …

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8.44 km

Boitsfort Ponds

Highlight • Lake

While you're there, don't miss Tournay-Solvay Park, just beyond the ponds.

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

2.94 km

1.13 km

341 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.08 km

2.06 km

1.24 km

219 m

167 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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