Hiking
The Brillant Walk is a trail that leads you through the Pajottenland and immerses you in the history of the Belgian Draft Horse. The route follows the junction network.
You can also follow the walk with the ErfgoedApp. You will receive extra information on your smartphone along the way.
The Brillant Walk
Immerse yourself in the illustrious past of Vollezele, the cradle of the sturdy Belgian Draft Horse. The Belgian Draft Horse Museum is located just 100 metres from your starting point. You will pass right by the stud farms where it all began, admire a bronze statue of Brillant—the founding sire of the breed—and pet the heads of his living descendants in the meadows of the Congoberg. Finally, find complete tranquility in the Dender-Mark quiet area.
Kenmerken
| Distance | 7,0 km |
| Height | 52,0 m |
| Type | Always dry feet, 69% paved, 31% unpaved. |
| Signage | The route is fully signposted with nodes. |
Reachability and accessibility
| Starting point | Sint-Pauluskerk Bakkerstraat 1 1570 Vollezele |
| GPS | N 50.760501°, E 4.023441° |
| Public transport | 'Vollezele Kerk' bus stop, 148 meters from the starting point. Bus lines: 622, 62. |
| Rustpunten | Rest bench or picnic area along the way |
Combine the walk with a museum visit - together, a perfect afternoon.
Did you know that the finest stories of this walk come to life within the museum walls? If you only walk the trail, you see just half the story. Inside the museum, you will discover the giants that shaped this landscape: from the legendary stallion Brillant to the global triumph of our Belgian Draft Horse.
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