Summer Night Walk: Groenendaal to Place Wiener 🌲🌙🍺

Summer Night Walk: Groenendaal to Place Wiener 🌲🌙🍺
Join us for a summer evening walk through the Sonian Forest, starting at Groenendaal railway station and finishing at Place Wiener in Watermael-Boitsfort.
We will walk through the quieter eastern side of the forest, remaining on the Groenendaal–Boitsfort side of the Chaussée de La Hulpe and following mainly broad forest paths and drèves.
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Meeting point: Outside Groenendaal railway station, near the car park
Meeting time: 19:25
Departure: 19:30 sharp
Finish: Place Wiener, approximately 22:30–22:45
Distance: Approximately 10 to 12 km
Walking time: Around 3 hours
Pace: Moderate and convivial — not a race, but we will keep moving
Terrain: Forest paths and broad drèves, with some uneven or muddy sections
We will begin in daylight, enjoy the sunset among the trees and complete the final part of the walk after dark.
During the walk, we will make a short picnic stop, so please bring something to eat.
After the walk, we will stop for a well-deserved beer at a bar near Place Wiener. Joining us for the drink is of course optional, but very welcome!

### Trains from Brussels

Recommended train:

• Bruxelles-Central: 18:52
• Bruxelles-Luxembourg: 19:09
• Groenendaal: 19:22

Please check the SNCB app on the day for the platform and any last-minute timetable changes.

### What to bring

A headlamp or good torch is essential, as the final section will be walked in darkness. Please also bring comfortable walking shoes, a snack or something light to eat during a short break, and at least 1 litre of water.. A light rain jacket may also be useful, depending on the weather. A fully charged phone is recommended.
The walk ends at Place Wiener, with public transport connections back towards central Brussels.
Dogs are welcome if they are comfortable walking approximately 12 km at a steady pace and can be kept under control in the forest.
This is a friendly and informal walk. Come for the forest, the evening light, the conversation, the slightly adventurous experience of crossing the Sonian Forest as night falls — and a beer together at the end!

### Meeting us and late arrivals

We will leave Groenendaal railway station promptly at 19:30.
If you cannot find us or expect to be slightly late, please call me on 0476 79 60 26 — Vincenzo. I will then share our live location with you via WhatsApp.
Please note that, once the group has entered the forest, it may not always be possible to wait or to provide detailed directions.

### WhatsApp “Share Live Location”

Before taking part in the walk, please make sure that you know how to use WhatsApp’s “Share Live Location” function. This can be useful if you become separated from the group or need to locate us after the walk has started.

### “Walking in Bruxelles” WhatsApp group

To join the Walking in Bruxelles WhatsApp group, you must either:

• have already taken part in at least one walk with us; or
• be registered for this walk and genuinely intend to participate.

To request access, send a WhatsApp message to 0476 79 60 26, including your name and the word “subscribe.”
You may also ask to be added to the Brussels (Cultural) Events group, which is linked to Walking in Bruxelles but focuses more specifically on cultural and social activities. Please mention this explicitly in your message.

### Participant responsibility and release of liability

You should only take part if you are sufficiently fit and properly equipped for the distance, pace, terrain and weather conditions. You are responsible for assessing your own abilities, knowing your limits and deciding whether this activity is suitable for you.
All organizers and hosts in this group are volunteers. They are not professional guides or outdoor experts. Their role is simply to bring together like-minded people who wish to walk, hike and enjoy time together.
By signing up for and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, accept full responsibility for your own safety and belongings, and agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, not to hold the organizers or hosts responsible for injury, loss, damage or any other incident arising from your participation.
By registering for the walk, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these conditions.