Things to Do; The Blue Forest, Hallerbos

The Blue Forest, Hallerbos

Each spring, a dreamlike carpet of bluebells overtakes the forest floor of this Belgian woods. 

 

The Hallerbos, also known as the Blue Forest is covered with millions of bluebells from early Spring into May, creating a beautiful purple floral carpet. 

Visitors can stroll the winding paths, whilst also watching for rabbits and deer that wander through the green and azure woods.

While Hallerbos is mostly known for its bluebells, the forest features nature of all kinds including oak, pine, beech and larch trees and wildlife such as squirrels and foxes.

When we went it was really windy! It's great any time of the year, a lovely place for a family walk or with friends. Car parking is free.

Useful website; https://wonderfulwanderings.com/bluebells-hallerbos-blue-forest/

 

Map; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hallerbos/@50.6900711,4.2690863,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x716f75cafb68cdad!8m2!3d50.6995887!4d4.2701816

 

Distance from SHAPE; 40 minutes by car

 

Distance from Brussels; 38 minutes by car approx

 

Website; https://www.hallerbos.be/en/

 

Carparks;  https://www.hallerbos.be/en/pictures/car_parks/

 

We parked here; https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+1+Hallerbos/@50.7130568,4.2675029,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2da63223fb20a95a!8m2!3d50.7130568!4d4.2675029

 

Dogs; Yes but must be kept on a lead.

 

Cafes; https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/cafes/

 

Buggy Friendly; If you stick to the paths

 

Walks; There are three colour coded marked walks. 1,8k , 4k and 7k. For details; https://www.hallerbos.be/en/visitors-info/walks/

 

Walking Map; https://www.hallerbos.be/download/kaart_hallerbos_wandelfolder_maart_2016.pdf

 

Top tips; Good Walking shoes, it can get muddy. There are no toilets here. 

At weekends when the Bluebells are out it can get busy. Go early or later on to avoid crowds.

 

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