Bruay-La-Buissière is a region in Northern France, defined by its unique blend of industrial heritage and redeveloped natural spaces. The landscape features extensive woodlands like the Bois des Dames, tranquil areas such as the Parc de la Lawe, and distinctive rehabilitated mining slag heaps known as "terrils." These varied terrains provide a foundation for several outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Bruay-La-Buissière offers more than 100 routes for outdoor enthusiasts…
108
Routes
4.4
(135)
Average rating
1786
People visited

3.5
(2)
31
hikers
24.6km
06:45
360m
320m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.2
(6)
23
hikers
7.89km
02:08
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
(6)
71
hikers
13.3km
03:31
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
(5)
34
hikers
13.6km
03:33
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.1
(31)
68
riders
41.6km
02:55
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.7
(3)
40
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.2
(6)
23
riders
27.1km
02:03
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
34.4km
02:21
360m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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5.0
(1)
105
riders
122km
05:10
230m
230m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

80
riders
99.4km
04:21
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
28
riders
34.1km
01:24
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

24
riders
46.7km
02:03
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(9)
76
riders
49.6km
03:14
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
(4)
25
riders
25.3km
01:39
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(4)
20
riders
25.8km
01:54
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

18
riders
39.8km
02:37
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5.0
(2)
46
runners
12.1km
01:15
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

335
runners
33.4km
03:51
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

25
runners
12.7km
01:27
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(1)
14
runners
7.75km
00:49
50m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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19
riders
62.7km
03:49
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(2)
14
riders
51.4km
03:18
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(2)
21
riders
70.0km
03:58
230m
230m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2.5
(2)
15
riders
88.1km
05:23
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Bruay-La-Buissière offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 140 routes. These activities take place across varied landscapes, including woodlands and rehabilitated mining slag heaps.
Bruay-La-Buissière provides numerous hiking opportunities, with 24 dedicated hiking routes available. Popular areas include the Bois des Dames and the rehabilitated mining slag heaps (terrils). More information can be found in the Hiking around Bruay-La-Buissière guide.
The varied terrain of Bruay-La-Buissière, including the slopes of the terrils and forest paths, makes it suitable for mountain biking. There are 26 mountain biking routes in the area. Details on these trails are available in the MTB Trails around Bruay-La-Buissière guide.
Bruay-La-Buissière offers various cycling options, including 28 touring cycling routes and 13 road cycling routes. Some paths utilize old railway lines, providing unique historical and natural scenery. The Cycling around Bruay-La-Buissière and Road Cycling Routes around Bruay-La-Buissière guides offer more details.
The region has 49 routes suitable for jogging. The Bois des Dames and Parc de la Lawe offer paths for leisurely runs and walks. Further information on routes can be found in the Running Trails around Bruay-La-Buissière guide.
Key natural features include the Bois des Dames, an extensive woodland, and the Parc de la Lawe with its winding paths and lake. The rehabilitated mining slag heaps, known as terrils, offer panoramic views and unique terrain. These sites provide diverse settings for outdoor activities.
Bruay-La-Buissière offers trails suitable for families, particularly in areas like the Parc de la Lawe and parts of the Bois des Dames. These locations feature gentler paths ideal for leisurely strolls and picnics. Specific routes can be identified by checking their difficulty ratings on komoot.
Outdoor activities in Bruay-La-Buissière are popular on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having explored the area. The routes have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bruay-La-Buissière covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, MTB Trails, Running Trails, Cycling, Road Cycling, and Gravel biking.
The official website for the town of Bruay-La-Buissière is http://www.bruaylabuissiere.fr. The main phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Bruay-La-Buissière is +33321645600. These resources can provide local information and assistance.
The provided information does not indicate that permits are required for general hiking or cycling on public trails in Bruay-La-Buissière. It is advisable to check local signage or the official town website for any specific regulations regarding certain areas or activities.
Trails in Bruay-La-Buissière feature varied terrain. This includes flat paths through woodlands like the Bois des Dames and the Parc de la Lawe. The rehabilitated mining slag heaps, or terrils, offer unique elevated sections with panoramic views, providing more challenging inclines.

