See the best nature Brussels has to offer on Promenade Verte, one of Brussels most well-known walking and cycling routes.
The whole promenade clocks in at an ambitious 60 km loop. If you’ve got time to do the whole thing or plan on cycling, feel free. But for everyone else, thankfully, The Green Walk is broken up into 7 parts of 5 to 12km. The whole loop is pretty flat and beginner-friendly. Find out about the 7 different parts and what they have to offer below!
Cyclists: The Green Walk is also cyclist friendly. The route does differ ever so slightly for cyclists and there is a separate map and GPX file available for all our trekkers on wheels. It’s possible to do the whole route by bike in one day. Pedal to the metal.
The 7 Starting Points
1. Heyzel Plateau and Royal Parks
What to see: Walk or cycle by some of the most beautiful sights in Brussels including Laeken Park, which has great views of the iconic Atomium and the Japanese Tower. Perfect for first-timers in Brussels!
- 6.6km route
- Starting point: Place Saint-Lambert, 1020 Brussels.
2. Between Senne and Woluwe
What to see: welcome to the more urban part of the Promenade Verte. Urban explorers and culture enthusiasts can discover interesting pieces of Brussels hidden away in its greenery. This part of the Green Walk takes you through Brussels Cemetery, where some local politicians and important figures lie in rest.
- 7.1km route
- Starting point: Parc du Doolegt (rue de la Marne), 1140 Evere
3. Woluwe Valley
What to see: calm and quiet nature just outside of the city! Cycle or walk through the valleys and parks of Woluwe. Tournay-Solvay Park is especially worth visiting for a relaxing stroll through its rose garden.
- 9.8km route
- Starting point: Hof ter Musschen (boulevard de la Woluwe), 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
4. Forêt de Soignes to Uccle
What to see: One of our favourite parts of the loop! The fourth bit of The Greek Walk takes you through the stunning Sonian Forest.
- 8km route
- Starting point: Parc Tournay-Solvay (chemin des Silex), 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort
5. Vogelzangbeek to Geleytsbeek
What to see: stretch your legs on the longest stretch of the Green Walk. Mostly urban, this part of the route gives you a view of the Senne river, takes you to the canals of Brussels, and goes by or through a couple of small nature reserves.
- 11.2km route
- Starting point: Nature reserve Kinsendael (chaussee de Saint-Job), 1180 Uccle
6. Pajottenland
What to see: come visit a taste of the country just outside of Brussels. Cycle through the Pede Valley and walk by tons of farms where you might just see some cows grazing. Good for an escape without having to trek super far from the city.
- 7.2km route
- Starting point: la route de Lennik/Lenniksebaan, 1070 Anderlecht
7. Molenbeek Valley
What to see: Nature and animals galore at the floor of the Molenbeek Valley. King Baudouin Park is a highlight of this part for its beauty. Plus, the cottage in the park is home to a café that is a popular stopping point for cyclists and trekkers completing the walk.
- 9.5km route
- Starting point: Rue Kasterlinden, 1080 Brussels
Tips and Tricks
- Bike rentals are available throughout Brussels
Getting There
- By Tram: close to tram stop Saint-Lambert. Tram 7 stops here.
- By Metro: 8 min walk from Stuyvenbergh metro station. Metro 6 stops here.
- By Bus: 7 min walk from Houba-Brugmann bus stop. Bus N18 stops here.
- By Bike: close to Villo! bike sharing station on 282 - CENTENAIRE / EEUWFEEST, 1020 Bruxelles
- By Car: 20 min walk from BePark - Parking Roi Baudouin
Route details
- Map & GPX file available from Gardens Brussels and Routeyou
- There are 7 different starting points to choose from. Starting point 1 is the same as address below. See ‘The 7 Starting Points’ for further details.
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