Hallerbos
The Hallerbos is a 552-hectare forest, mainly located on the territory of the city of Halle in Flemish Brabant. The forest is world-famous for its spectacular bluebell carpet: for a few weeks in April and May, millions of bluebells colour the forest floor in a breathtaking blue-purple. But even outside the flowering season, the Hallerbos is a beautiful natural area to explore, with oaks, beeches and rich biodiversity.
Wheelchair accessibility has been thoughtfully implemented. There is a specifically adapted 4 km walking route, the Plateau Walk, starting from Parking 4 (Dries 3, 1500 Halle). This route is suitable for wheelchairs and is marked with black and white poles. The course is almost flat, with surfaced paths, and at regular intervals there are benches and an adapted picnic table. Additionally, the 1.8 km Eight Avenues Walk is also suitable for wheelchair users.
During the flowering season, a free shuttle bus with ramp operates, reserved for users with a disability parking card and their companions. The bus stops at Station Square and Parking 4. Advance reservation is required. Disabled parking spaces are available at Parking 4. Sanitary facilities are limited: there are no wheelchair-accessible toilets in the forest itself. Plan to use facilities in the nearby town of Halle before or after your visit.
Good to know
- Reservation
- During the bloom period (late April-early May), reserving the free shuttle bus with ramp is **mandatory** — only for visitors with a disability parking card and a companion.
- Busy and quiet times
- Bluebell season (10 days in late April) is extremely busy; the 4 km Plateau Walk stays quiet and beautiful all year round outside that peak.
- Things to note
- **No wheelchair-accessible toilet in the forest itself** — plan toilet stops in the town of Halle before or after your visit. The adapted paths are 4 km (Plateau Walk) and 1.8 km (Eight Avenues Walk).
- Visit tip
- Park at **Parking 4** (Dries 3, 1500 Halle) — the starting point of the adapted route, marked with black and white poles. Adapted picnic tables along the way.