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Ixelles - Elsene

Cherokee Intention Cave Forest – Ganzepoot Pond loop from Boondael - Boondaal

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Belgium
Brussels
Ixelles - Elsene

Cherokee Intention Cave Forest – Ganzepoot Pond loop from Boondael - Boondaal

Hard

4.5

(26)

173

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Cherokee Intention Cave Forest – Ganzepoot Pond loop from Boondael - Boondaal

05:08

19.4km

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: February 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bosreservaat Joseph Zwaenepoel

Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.40 km

Forest path in the Verdronken Kinderen Nature Reserve

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Heron that sits quietly

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2

2.60 km

Cherokee Intention Cave Forest

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Hiking paradise. Some cool when the weather is warm.

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3

3.96 km

Vuylbeek Stream and Winding Path

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Walking along the Vuylbeek offers a wonderful escape into nature. Narrow paths meander through the forest, along the rippling water and lush vegetation.

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3.99 km

Narrow woodland path in the Sonian Forest

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A narrow footpath winds through the Sonian Forest and takes you past impressive beech trees that give the forest its characteristic green glow. The path is surrounded by dense vegetation, so you can fully immerse yourself in the peace and nature of this ancient forest. An ideal route for walkers who want to enjoy a piece of pure, untouched nature close to the city.

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6.03 km

Stone Circle and Dolmen in the Sonian Forest

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A monumental stone circle resembling a miniature version of Stonehenge. Located in a clearing in the woods near Duboislaan, this monument consists of eleven menhirs arranged in a circle around a large dolmen. Although it resembles an ancient megalithic monument, it is actually a memorial dating from 1920 for the forest rangers who died during the First World War.
The stones are made of Wéris puddingstone, the same rock used in the prehistoric megaliths of that region. The monument was designed by artist Richard Viandier, who drew inspiration from Celtic burial rituals. This place symbolizes the forest rangers' connection to nature and therefore also has spiritual significance, similar to ancient Druid symbolism. The monument is a peaceful spot in the heart of the forest and also attracts visitors interested in history, nature, and mysticism.

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12.2 km

Nature Oasis Sonian Forest

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Natural oasis: wonderful to relax, with only forest sounds to hear

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12.8 km

Ganzepoot Pond

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Why the Ganzepootvijver was called this, you can see on the map. The source area of the Ijse is also located here.

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16.7 km

Étang Sec (Sonian Forest)

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The whole Sonian Forest is so beautiful!

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17.3 km

Deux tertes - Twee heuvels

Archaeological Site

17.6 km

Réserve naturelle des Enfants Noyés - Natuurreservaat van de Verdronken Kinderen

Nature Reserve

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

4.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

4.01 km

2.28 km

1.87 km

554 m

171 m

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Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

78 %

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