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Reaching Pairi Daiza by bike from the Queen of Hungary's Gîte

Staying at the Queen of Hungary's Cottage also means enjoying an ideal setting to discover the region in a different way... and why not by bike?

We offer a direct and rural route of ±12 km which takes you to the famous Pairi Daiza animal park, partly using the RAVeL , a network of safe slow lanes, perfect for a peaceful ride.

It's an ideal walk, whether for a light sporting outing or a family stroll.

Practical information

• Total distance: ±12 km (one way)
• Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your pace
• Difficulty: easy
• Type of route: Country roads + RAVeL
• Suitable for families and casual cyclists

The GPS route is available below to guide you step by step.

Our advice

Remember to bring a lock for your bike if you plan to visit the park, as well as a small bottle of water to fully enjoy the ride.

📢 Important information – Construction work near the cottage

Dear future tenants of the Queen of Hungary's Cottage ,

The City of Soignies informs us of roadworks being carried out on Rue Reine de Hongrie (in Neufvilles), near the gîte.

🛠 Nature of the work

Complete road resurfacing between Chemin des Errauves and the Infrabel bridge, including renovation of the bridge surface and its surroundings.

📅 Construction period

Start date: April 7, 2026
Estimated duration: ± 35 working days (excluding weekends and inclement weather)

🚗 Impact on access

• A detour will be in place for the entire duration of the construction work.
• Access to homes is maintained, but local traffic is modified (cul-de-sac).

🙏 What this means for your stay

These works may cause some inconvenience (altered traffic, occasional noise), but access to the gîte remains possible.

We are of course available to answer any questions you may have and will do everything we can to ensure you have a pleasant stay 😊

Sporty walk starting from our gîte on country roads and trails.

This walk is published with a full description on the City of Soignies website.

I tested it in "trail" mode. It allows you to discover our countryside with very open panoramas. A good breath of fresh air guaranteed.

Features :

• Sporty walk
• Themes: Nature and countryside
• Distance: +/- 11 km
• Difficulty: medium
• Required equipment: good walking shoes or running shoes suitable for trail running
• Not accessible to strollers
• GPX file available upon request
• Photo update: January 2026

Family walk starting from our gîte on country paths.

Features :

• Family walk
• Themes: Nature and countryside
• Distance: +/- 5 km
• Difficulty: easy
• Necessary equipment: good sneakers are enough
• Accessible to strollers
• GPX file available on request

Local businesses:

• " The Turtle Farm ": Organic agricultural production
• " L'Atelier de Marius ": Restaurant labeled "Tables de terroirs"