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IJse Valley and the Koningsvijvers – Three Fountains Pond loop from Groenendaal

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Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant
Halle-Vilvoorde
Hoeilaart

IJse Valley and the Koningsvijvers – Three Fountains Pond loop from Groenendaal

Hard

4.3

(74)

295

hikers

IJse Valley and the Koningsvijvers – Three Fountains Pond loop from Groenendaal

05:02

18.9km

190m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve forestière du Grippensdelle B - Bosreservaat Grippensdelle B

Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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860 m

IJse Valley and the Koningsvijvers

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The "splendide Vallée" actually refers to the valley of the Ijse. It also concerns the 7 king ponds, of which 6 are dry and only the right one still has …

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7.55 km

Wooden stairs

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You cannot take these stairs with a wheelchair.

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3

7.67 km

very nice short walk (1h30) in a beautiful corner of the forest of Soignes which can be lengthened by a discovery of the arboretum of Tervuren but that I would not recommend on the WE given the large crowds

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8.10 km

In this very hot month of August, this pond is completely green. You could almost imagine a meadow. It would be interesting to see at another time of the year how this pond looks, are there any fish ...?

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9.60 km

Wooden staircase

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Nice wooden stairs. Especially after a rain shower and in twilight they make for a nice atmosphere. Just walk up and look down or vice verse to change your perspective in the forest

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10.1 km

Grote Flossendelle Spring

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Also a source can be discovered here

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10.6 km

Root Labyrinth

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A unique maze of roots which tell you the story of the trees around the pond. Pick one and try to follow it with your eyes.

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11.4 km

Three Fountains Pond

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Castle Dry Borren is currently being restored.

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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.9 km

4.93 km

810 m

679 m

626 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

3.35 km

3.14 km

1.90 km

1.86 km

1.29 km

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Lowest point (60 m)

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