• It took me a year and several questions to several locals, bloggers and tourism offices and finally I chose to walk the Groenendaal trail of Sonian Forest!
  • There is an area of forest, the Sonian Forest, that has been managed, but never been laboured; its soil is unchanged since the last Ice Age.
  • Among the many natural wonders that Belgium has to offer, the Sonian Forest stands out as one of the most enchanting and awe-inspiring landscapes in the country.
  • Besides these, a large number of former research projects, PhD research and a detailed management follow-up make the Sonian Forest one of the best mapped...
  • You can access the Sonian Forest from various points around Brussels, but one of the most popular entry points is at the Forêt de Soignes TRAIN STATION.
  • The Sonian Forest is part of the Charcoal Forest that covers a large area of this part of Europe. The forest is a habitat for about forty species of mammals...
  • Derks-2020-Sonian_Forest_-_a_case-(published_version).pdf. Content available from Kris Vandekerkhove: Derks-etal-2020-SonianForest-Oforest-book.pdf.
  • About 20 minutes by car south and east of Brussels, there’s a vast network of trails that are wonderful for running in the Forêt de Soignes (Sonian Forest).
  • So, given its rift-healing powers and proximity to the city, it’s little surprise that the Sonian has become the centre for a growing trend in Belgium: forest bathing.