Kauwberg

Kauwberg is a protected nature area in Uccle spanning 53 hectares with multiple habitat types interwoven across the landscape. Sandy slopes, grassland patches, and water-logged zones create a varied terrain where different plant communities thrive in distinct environmental conditions.

The area served as a defensive position for British forces during World War II, with remnants of military structures still visible within the landscape. In 2019, the Brussels-Capital Region took ownership and established it as a protected heritage site dedicated to environmental conservation.

The name Kauwberg refers to the chough birds that historically inhabited this area, linking the place to its natural identity. Visitors can observe how meadows and wet zones coexist today, supporting different plant communities.

The site can be accessed through several entry points along Avenue Dolez, Avenue de la Chênaie, and Chaussée de Saint-Job, all served by bus lines 37, 43, and 60. Wear appropriate footwear as the sandy slopes and wet zones feature uneven ground that can be muddy depending on weather conditions.

The sandy slopes host specialized wild bees adapted to these dry habitats, a population rarely found in urban settings. The wet zones support plant species that depend on the transition between dry and waterlogged soil, making this landscape ecologically unusual.

Location: Uccle

GPS coordinates: 50.78806,4.35472

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27