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Sonian Forest – Drowned Children Ponds loop from Rixensart

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Belgium
Wallonia
Walloon Brabant
Nivelles
Rixensart

Sonian Forest – Drowned Children Ponds loop from Rixensart

Moderate

4.7

(9)

161

riders

Sonian Forest – Drowned Children Ponds loop from Rixensart

02:36

40.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.9 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Sonian Forest

Highlight • Forest

Just 10 kilometres from the Grand Place in Brussels, you will find one of the largest forest areas in Flanders. The vast Sonian Forest unites the three regions of our …

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2

16.3 km

Drowned Children Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Benches for a picnic

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3

20.1 km

The Ter Kamerenbos in Brussels is a green oasis ideal for cyclists. With wide paths, quiet lanes and beautiful nature, the forest offers a relaxing ride. Enjoy the picturesque lake and the Château de la Cambre here.

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4

21.0 km

Bois de la Cambre

Highlight • Forest

The great family wood of Brussels

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5

22.5 km

Boitsfort Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

The tracks is open to all, so enjoy!

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24.2 km

Deux tertes - Twee heuvels

Archaeological Site

7

24.6 km

Vuylbeek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The wet valley of the Vuylbeek reserve runs parallel to the Drowned Children Valley and is an integral part of the Sonian Forest. The atmosphere of these two valleys is …

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8

38.5 km

Lake Genval

Highlight • Lake

Lake Genval (in Dutch: Meer van Genval) extends along the edge of the Soignes forest, southeast of Brussels, on the borders of the areas of the municipalities of Rixensart on …

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

12.5 km

10.8 km

1.62 km

1.59 km

1.18 km

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

4.83 km

2.17 km

900 m

846 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

23°C

14°C

78 %

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