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Brussels, Brussels

The Secrets of the Cinquantenaire

  • Length
    4.2 Km
  • Duration
    +/- 1h45
  • Elevation
    25 m
  • Type of itinerary
    Urban
  • Languages
    • fr
    • nl
    • en
  • Hunt description

    The Cinquantenaire Park is more than just its grand avenues and well-kept lawns. This walk invites you to uncover its hidden stories, explore both its iconic monuments and forgotten corners, and reveal a rich—sometimes surprising—history.
    As you solve riddles along the way, you’ll journey back through time, discovering the grand architectural ambitions of the 19th century, international exhibitions, and symbols of a past that still prompts reflection today.
    This is a walk that encourages you to observe differently, to be amazed, and sometimes to question your surroundings. An urban adventure for the curious of all ages, to be enjoyed alone, with friends, or as a family.

    ⚠️ Please refer to the “additional informations” to know the specificities of the land.

    This treasure hunt has been arranged in collaboration with:

    Logo Horizon 50-200
    Logo Museums in the park
    Logo Musée Art & Histoire Bruxelles
    Logo Autoworld Brussels
    Logo Musée Royal de l’Armée Bruxelles
    Logo Régie des bâtiments

    Starting point

    Tervueren Lane (Main entrance of Cinquantenaire Park - roundabout metro Mérode).
    1040 Brussels (Etterbeek)
    Main entrance of Cinquantenaire Park (metro Mérode)

    Additional information

    🚂 🚌 Favour public transport: the hunt is accessible by train and public transport (tram, bus, metro – Mérode stop: stib.be).
    🅿️ Paid underground parking is available near the starting point (My Park, BePark, Tongres Street parking, no. 2); paid street parking is available around Parc du Cinquantenaire, free parking in surrounding residential streets.
    🥾 In wet weather, some paths in the park may be muddy or slippery. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear.
    ℹ️ Facilities available at the starting/ending point. Dining options are available nearby, within the Cinquantenaire Museums (subject to opening hours): Autoworld : Bagnole Brasserie Army Museum: Sky Café  Art & History Museum : Gédéon Restaurant.
    👶 Accessible with strollers (warning several flights of stairs along the route, but they can be bypassed).
    🛝 Two playgrounds along the route.
    🍺🥪 Local products available: in summer, Guinguette Maurice in the park offers light meals and Belgian drinks. Belgian products are also available at the restaurants listed above.
    🐕 Dogs on a leash are allowed throughout the park.
    📣 Some heritage elements in the park may resemble those featured in the European Quarter hunt, but we’ve made sure to offer entirely different questions.

    The reviews of the participants

    (3 evaluations)
    4.3/5
    Anthony D.
    Excellente chasse. Incroyable architecture et histoire et écrin de verdure.
    Bruno C.
    Chasse très facile à parcourir. Quelque impression de répétitions avec l'autre chasse du quartier européen. 4,1
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    Possible awards

    This hunt will make you win
    70 toteez

    🎁 Upon simple request after completing the treasure hunt, you can collect the Totemus badge of Brussels at the Art & History Museum (Parc du Cinquantenaire 10 - 1000 Brussels. Open from Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5 PM; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 AM – 5 PM).

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    Mon
    13 - 24°
    Tue
    13 - 27°
    Wed
    15 - 28°
    Thu
    13 - 26°
    Fri
    13 - 28°
    Visits since launch

    47 participants on the route

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