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Middenhutwandeling

9.3 km • Sint-Genesius-Rode

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Parking Middenhut, Kruispunt Waterloosesteenweg - Zoniënwoudlaan, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode

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A lovely walk along mostly narrow paths beneath the old and young beech trees of the Sonian Forest. The forest was replanted near the Middenhut neighborhood following severe storms in 1990. Today, this section of the forest is dense and young, creating a unique landscape. You’ll walk along the Koninginnepad, named after Queen Marie Henriette (1853–1902), wife of Leopold II. She would sometimes take a stroll in this part of the forest.

Before you set out: This is a walk on a digital hiking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the wooden posts with blue bands. 

This walk is presented by Tourism Flemish Brabant and the Agency for Nature and Forests.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026 by Els GhijselsA nice walk, but I wouldn't call it varied. There's a nice, spacious parking lot and benches with trash cans along the way.
We left early (7 a.m.) and spotted two deer along the Koninginnendreef.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026 by Wim BellensA very beautiful and varied trail through the Sonian Forest. Stunning in the morning sun! Convenient parking. Several benches for sitting and eating along the second part of the walk.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 by M.B.A lovely walk through the woods
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 by Rita Geirnaertlovely autumn walk in the beautiful sunshine forest
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Friday, September 4, 2020 by Luc Van hovenice walk through part of the Sonian Forest, parking is currently not accessible due to works.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 by Rolande Cuvelierthis is out-of-date information.
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