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Waterloo

Auf den Spuren der Schlacht von Waterloo

Moderate

4.2

(53)

256

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Auf den Spuren der Schlacht von Waterloo

04:55

15.5km

140m

Hiking

The Battle of Waterloo, which should be the last one that Napoleon led, we all know from our history books. It is brought back to life on this hike from Braine-l’Alleud to Genappe and from Plancenoit to Mont-Saint-Jean.

While you can already see the famous Lion's Hill at the beginning…

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Bus stop

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5.73 km

Lovely trail

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Here you stroll along wonderful paths that lead you through vast fields - in the footsteps of Napoleon.

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13.1 km

Hougoumont Castle

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The Château d'Hougoumont (also called "Goumont") is a walled farm, which was the scene of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. After being left to his own fate for a …

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14.8 km

The Lion's Mound (Butte du Lion)

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226 steps lead you up - a 4.45 meter high, 4.50 meter wide and 28 ton heavy bronze figure and a 360-degree all-round view await you on the so-called Lion …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

4.58 km

2.33 km

1.01 km

903 m

121 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.05 km

3.57 km

1.38 km

1.04 km

259 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

73 %

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July 27, 2020

The Battle of Waterloo, which should be the last one that Napoleon led, we all know from our history books. It is brought back to life on this hike from Braine-l’Alleud to Genappe and from Plancenoit to Mont-Saint-Jean.



While you can already see the famous Lion's Hill at the beginning of the tour, you

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Trail Reviews

Pieter De Wandel
August 10, 2024, Waterloo - In het hart van de veldslag

Although the Lion of Waterloo is actually located on the territory of Braine-l'Alleud (Eigenbrakel) instead of Waterloo 😆

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