This is a ‘runseeing’ and more urban tour of the western part of the city. Start at Parc Bruxelles, and run up Rue Royale to the Botanical Garden. Then do a 1 mile out and back along Boulevard Roi Albert II through the linear park, and then west along Blvd. Leopold II to Chocolate Village and Parc Elizabeth and the National Basilica. The back half of the route heads east, using Rue Hercoliers and following the N9 (commercial street), over the Canal and through Place Sainte Catherine, skirting the northern side of the old city, along Rue de l’Ecuyer.
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- 7 mile loop
- 282 feet
- Gare Centrale or Parc Bruxelles
- Gare Centrale or Parc Bruxelles
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Other Routes in Brussels, Belgium
Two great options for 'runseeing' Brussels: A ~3 mile tour of some of the more the main sites: Cathedrals, castles, museums, parks. Mainly west of Parc Bruxelles. Also a longer, 15k tour, designed by City Runs, that features most of Brussels' highlights.
An opportunity to run two of the city’s nicest parks and also enjoy some important sites, including the Arcades du Cinquantenaire and several important museums.
An extensive canal system runs from just west of the center of Brussels north and south. The most pleasant sections close to the center are from the Porte de Ninove.
Bois de Cambre, 2 miles from the city, is a little larger and more rugged than Parc Bruxelles and Cinquantenaire. Lots of lovely paths, including ~1 mile around the lake.
In the eastern part of Brussels, a nice run between Rodebeek and Auderghem, connecting several parks: Parc Malou, Parc des Sources, & Parc de Woluwe. Wooded & open terrain, a couple of small lakes, Château Malou, and additional paths in the parks.
A worth-it destination run just south and east of Brussels. Vast network trails in this 10,000+ acre area of parks, arboretums, & nature preseves. A highlight is the Royal Walk in the Tervuren Arboretum. Numerous marked walks & running loops.
A nice, green option near Brussels Park. It’s possible to put together ~2.5 fairly hilly miles. The Parc de Forest is more graceful, Parc Duden more rugged.
The best running near the Brussels Expo is a series of parks, which added together are ~5 miles from one end to the other. This area is north of the city.
We've put together several great running routes in the beautiful city of Leuven. Only 25 km from Brussels or a 20 minute train ride. Tour the Old Town, run along the River Dye, or enjoy its parks, preserves, & wooded paths.
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