Pavilion of the Seven Stars – Château Empain loop from Enghien

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Pavilion of the Seven Stars – Château Empain loop from Enghien

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Pavilion of the Seven Stars – Château Empain loop from Enghien

02:15

8.66km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Pavilion of the Seven Stars

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The pavilion known as the Seven Stars, or Temple of Hercules, was built around 1650 by the Capuchin Father Charles of Brussels (i. E. Antoine d'Arenberg) at the highest point …

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4.23 km

Château Empain

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The castle in Enghien Park originated in the Middle Ages and served for centuries as the residence of the lords, and later the Arenberg family. It played a central role …

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4.91 km

European Dahlia Conservatory

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Beautiful and quiet steps

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6.82 km

Chapel Castle Tower

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The chapel in the castle tower is the only remnant of the medieval castle of Enghien that once stood in the park. The original castle was largely demolished in the …

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6.98 km

Chinese Pavilion in the Flower Garden of Gaasbeek Castle

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Only 2 of the original 4 pavilions of the 17th century flower garden remain.

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7.04 km

The Florentine Boar (Il Porcellino), a bronze statue based on a famous Italian original.
The boar rests on a marble pedestal, executed in a classical style, which gives the statue a stately and decorative character.

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7.09 km

Jardins des Fleurs Renaissance Garden

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It is the only surviving garden of the 5 enclosed gardens from the 17th century. Centrally the 'Renaissance basin'.

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7.22 km

Grand Canal

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A long, straight water canal was constructed in the 17th century and emphasises the strict, classical park structure.

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8.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

1.28 km

158 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.05 km

846 m

742 m

536 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

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Comments

November 25, 2025,Wandeling: Paviljoen van de Zeven Sterren, kasteel van Edingen

A walk with 4 komoot friends through the park of Edingen.

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May 21, 2025,balade Enghien

Very pretty walk almost entirely in the park of the Château d'Enghien. We leave the estate only to take a small, quiet path followed by a very pleasant 1 km trail, to find ourselves a little further back in the park grounds. We will notice the castle at km 3.9 and the pretty 7-star pavilion at km 4.85; a picnic …

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