Lion's Mound – The English lines loop from Braine-l'Alleud

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Lion's Mound – The English lines loop from Braine-l'Alleud

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Lion's Mound – The English lines loop from Braine-l'Alleud

02:09

8.16km

70m

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: August 18, 2026

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2.27 km

Belle Alliance Farm

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Before the start of the battle, Napoleon inspected his troops here. A beautiful spectacle must have taken place here. When the battle came to an end, Napoleon surveyed the terrain …

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6.04 km

Monument to the Belgians

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Of the 4,200 Belgians who took part in the Battle of Waterloo, 1200 people died...
The paradox of history: Belgians fought in both camps on June 18, 1815!

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6.52 km

Lion's Mound

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Allows you to get close to Butte du Lion when still on your bike. Road is asphalt and a few very well maintained cobbles.

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6.53 km

The Bivouac

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Here you can enjoy animation at different times and learn more about the lives of the soldiers.

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6.53 km

View of the Lion's Mound at Waterloo

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Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo (French: Panorama de la Bataille de Waterloo) is a cylindrical painting 12 meters high and 110 meters long. The painting, created in 1915, shows …

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6.56 km

Panorama

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The Panorama is a huge round building that houses the canvas created in 1912 by Louis Dumoulin, painter whose Panorama of the World tour was presented at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris.

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7.06 km

Last position of G Troop, Royal Horse Artillery (Battle of Waterloo)

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This stone marks the last position of G Troop Royal Horse Artillery commanded by Captain AC Mercer during the battle of Waterloo 18 june 1815. From here the troop took …

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7.33 km