A 53-hectare classified plateau in Uccle, with a former sand quarry, meadows, woods and marsh, protected under Natura 2000 and home to 95 wild bee species. Neighbours walk dogs here; almost no visitor knows it exists.
- Address
- Entrances on Avenue de la Chênaie, Chaussée de Saint-Job and Avenue Dolez, 1180 Uccle
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:00-20:00 (Sep-Oct); Nov-Feb 07:00-19:00; Mar-Apr 06:00-21:00; May-Aug 06:00-22:00 (gardens.brussels, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Stay on the paths: the sandy slopes are bee nesting ground.
- Brussels Environment plans restoration works from August 2027, so parts may close after that.