Are you one of those people who, when planning a city break, looks for the city's best running routes? Good news: here is a selection of the most beautiful jogging routes through leafy Brussels.
The most beautiful running routes in Brussels
27 April 2026
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Drohme Park
Drohme Park sits on the former site of Boitsfort Racecourse. The buildings surrounding the track have been carefully restored, and a golf club has taken up residence. The former racecourse forms a loop of around 2km.
The park also serves as a gateway to the impressive Sonian Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Feel free to explore it: the section bordering Drohme Park is one of the most beautiful parts of the forest. Follow the blue arrows bearing the UN logo and explore the 6.5km United Nations Trail.
Chaussée de La Hulpe 53, 1180 Uccle
Brussels Park
For a run in elegant and majestic surroundings, head to Brussels Park, right in the heart of the city. It is bordered by the Royal Palace and the Federal Parliament, among other landmarks.
Its layout is particularly unique. Don’t just stick to the perimeter path (1.4km in total); be sure to explore its connecting paths as well. For a bit of variety, extend your walk towards the Squares district (via Gutenberg Square) and Cinquantenaire Park (around 2.3km).
Rue de la Loi, place des Palais, rue Royale et rue Ducale, 1000 Brussels
Rouge-Cloître
For a sporty exploration of the Sonian Forest and its cathedral-like beech woods, follow the three marked trails (5, 10 and 20km). These paths take you past the 15th-century Rouge-Cloître abbey, among other sights.
Good to know: the routes start and finish at the ADEPS centre, where you can get changed and have a shower.
Chaussée de Wavre 2057, 1160 Auderghem
Pede Park
Looking to bump into a famous footballer? Head to Pede Park, home to RSC Anderlecht’s training ground. It’s a wonderfully pleasant place to go for a run.
Four laps around the central pond will see you cover around 6 km. The Neerpede site is linked to other parks and nature areas in Anderlecht, making it easy to combine with Astrid Park (1.5km), Parc des Étangs, Scherdemael Park and the Vogelzang Nature Reserve.
Rue de Neerpede, 1070 Anderlecht
Run a former railway line
Another must is the flat route between Delta and Stockel metro stations. Covering 5.9km (11.8km there and back), it follows the old railway line that connected Brussels (Luxembourg station) to Tervuren.
Designated specifically for walkers and joggers, it can easily be extended to include Malou Park and Woluwe Park.
Boulevard des Invalides, 1160 Auderghem
Avenue de Hinnisdael, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Bois de la Cambre
The Bois de la Cambre is undoubtedly a favourite park among Brussels runners, largely thanks to its soft ground. It's particularly pleasant to run there at the weekend, as a large section is closed to traffic. Even during the week, the area makes it easy to plan your own route. Don’t forget to include a lap around the lake (about 1.5km).
Avenue Louise, chaussée de Waterloo, avenue Franklin Roosevelt or chaussée de La Hulpe, 1000 Brussels
Tip: The Promenade Verte
Laeken Park, Duden Park, Laerbeek Wood and Elisabeth Park… Brussels is brimming with green spaces, most of which are part of the ‘Promenade verte’. It's a long, 63-kilometre green trail around Brussels, divided into seven sections that show off the Brussels-Capital Region's different faces. The routes, which are on average between 5 and 12km long, showcase the full diversity of the Brussels' landscapes (urban, rural, industrial, etc.). Separate routes are available for cyclists and pedestrians. Don’t forget to use the interactive map designed for smartphones if you’d like a detailed itinerary.
