We have selected five of the best hiking trails and walking routes in Belgium, using Wikiloc’s GPS data to provide the most accurate trail maps. They are all short-distance loop trails with an acceptable difficulty level, which makes them suitable for short breaks and day hikes, and for any kind of hiker or walker.
Budingen – Zoutleeuw, near Budingen (Flanders)
Distance: 19 km – Uphill: 166 m – Downhill: 166 m – Time: 5:10/6:10 hrs
This is a nice walk on easy paths in the beautiful nature of Flemish Brabant, a province with a rich cultural history and a great diversity of typical products.
Sart – Pont de Bellehied, near Solwaster (Wallonia)
Distance: 14 km – Uphill: 542 m – Downhill: 542 m – Time: 4:40/5:40 hrs
The High Fens – Eifel is a cross-border nature park which extends between the German federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate and the Belgian province of Liège. It boasts rivers, streams, and 15 lakes & reservoirs.
Hamme-Mille Trail Revisited, near Hamme-Mille (Wallonia)
Distance: 13 km – Uphill: 487 m – Downhill: 487 m – Time: 4:10/5:10 hrs
This moderately difficult circular trail crosses Meerdaalwoud, a woodland lying east of Brussels and south of Leuven which has become very popular for hiking.
Jesseren – Zammelen, near Jesseren (Flanders)
Distance: 15 km – Uphill: 232 m – Downhill: 232 m – Time: 4:00/4:50 hrs
This route stretches across the beautiful hilly landscape of the Hesbaye region on well-marked forest trails and country roads. Better done in blooming season.
La Vallée du Ninglinspo, near Sedoz (Wallonia)
Distance: 13 km – Uphill: 422 m – Downhill: 426 m – Time: 4:00/4:50 hrs
The Ninglinspo Valley is classed as an outstanding heritage area of Wallonia. It runs between Vert-Buisson and Nonceveux, following the course of the stream.
Best time to go to Belgium: Apr-May and Sep-Oct
Backpacker cost per day: 70 USD = 60 EUR
For more inspiration, check out our Belgium Travel Guide.
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Sources: some text excerpts from Wikipedia; GPS data from Wikiloc.