Sonian Forest

The Sonian Forest is an expansive woodland of over 4,400 hectares on the southeastern edge of Brussels, spanning the Brussels-Capital Region, Flanders and Wallonia. The forest is renowned for its majestic old beech trees, some of which are more than two hundred years old. The best-protected sections are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of Europe. The forest offers a soothing green oasis within easy reach of the city centre.

Wheelchair accessibility is partial. Several main paths in the forest are semi-paved and wide enough to navigate by wheelchair, particularly the trails around the Rouge-Cloitre and the Drieborren areas. Narrower side paths and those with exposed tree roots are less suitable. There are no adapted restrooms within the forest itself, but facilities are available at the visitor centre near the Rouge-Cloitre. Accessible parking spaces are available at the car park on Chaussee de La Hulpe.

The Sonian Forest is reachable by tram 44 (Herrmann-Debroux stop) or by bus. By car, several car parks are located at the forest edges. A visit combines well with the Rouge-Cloitre, the Abbey of La Cambre or the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren.