When do the leaves change in Belgium?
Belgium's Ardennes beech and oak forests turn deep bronze by mid-October, with the Hautes Fagnes plateau and the wooded Semois Valley around Bouillon and La Roche among the country's best autumn drives.
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Things to do in fall in Belgium
3 iconic stops, including scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) Nature Reserve
State parkBelgium's oldest nature reserve, a 4,500-hectare raised peat bog on the country's highest plateau, its treeless moor ringed by birch and…
Tombeau du Géant
ViewpointA hilltop overlook near Botassart where the Semois River doubles back on itself in a tight, forested hairpin below.
La Roche-en-Ardenne
Historic townA river town wrapped around a bend of the Ourthe, overlooked by the ruins of an 11th-century castle.
Frequently asked
- What are the best things to do in fall in Belgium?
- The iconic stops: Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) Nature Reserve, Tombeau du Géant, La Roche-en-Ardenne. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.