Measuring a grand total of 4,421 ha, the Sonian forest is Belgium’s largest area of woodland and the perfect place for some lovely walks. Some beech trees are more than 200 years old. The forest’s current mix of deciduous trees goes back to the Austrian era (1714-1795).
Together Heverlee woods, Meerdaal forest and Egenhoven woods form the largest mixed deciduous woods in Flanders. They contain over 1,000 ancient oak trees and the oldest deer population, over an expanse of more than 2,050 ha. The soil ranges from sand to loam sand and is home to a varied vegetation. Children can enjoy the fun play area.
When the bluebells are in bloom the Blue Forest (Hallerbos) fills itself with a magnificent blue carpet of flowers. These large woods covering 552 ha are what is left of the Charcoal forest that covered the area during the last ice age. The woods are home to a wide variety of trees and wild animals.
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