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Brussels
Ixelles - Elsene

Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

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Bike touring routes & trails
Belgium
Brussels
Ixelles - Elsene

Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

Moderate

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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

02:38

42.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 86 m for 16 m

After 42.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

916 m

Boitsfort Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

The tracks is open to all, so enjoy!

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2

1.97 km

Drowned Children Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Benches for a picnic

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3

2.02 km

Pond at Graafdreef – Drève du Comte

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beautiful view, a gentle and pleasant climb

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2.59 km

Deux tertes - Twee heuvels

Archaeological Site

5

3.01 km

Vuylbeek Nature Reserve

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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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6

20.3 km

View of the Overijse Plateau

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Historic place: it is on this plateau that after the 2nd World War, a camp for German prisoners was built

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7

20.9 km

Holstheide Climb

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It is 1 kilometer long and covers 52 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.3%. maximum is around 12%. The top of the climb is at a height of 90 meters.

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8

22.7 km

Moskesstraat Climb

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A strenuous climb or easy descent depending on where you start.

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9

38.9 km

Sonian Forest

Highlight • Forest

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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42.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

9.66 km

5.30 km

2.87 km

699 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

16.5 km

1.58 km

804 m

184 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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