Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

Moderate

4.4

(5)

100

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Drowned Children Ponds – Sonian Forest loop from Boondael - Boondaal

02:37

41.8km

340m

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: October 15, 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 41.7 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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904 m

Boitsfort Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

The tracks is open to all, so enjoy!

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1.96 km

Drowned Children Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Benches for a picnic

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2.01 km

Pond at Graafdreef – Drève du Comte

Highlight • Lake

beautiful view, a gentle and pleasant climb

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3.00 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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3.59 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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20.5 km

Holstheide Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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