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Lion’s Mound, Waterloo – Lion in the sky📷 JanekZakrzewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lion’s Mound, Waterloo

Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium

History

An artificial hill topped by a cast-iron lion, raised where the Prince of Orange was wounded in 1815. Climb 226 steps for a view of the battlefield; the underground memorial museum is next door.

Nearest town
Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.6784, 4.4045
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping DruivenlandCampsite
    14 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • WelcomeCampsite
    15 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Brussels Generation Europe Motorhome spotMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • BergendalCampsite
    20 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • N3CBCampsite
    21 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperterrein LennikMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Lion’s Mound, Waterloo · 4 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lion’s Mound, Waterloo?

Lion’s Mound, Waterloo is in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium, at GPS 50.6784, 4.4045. It is about 19 km from Brussels.

Can you camp near Lion’s Mound, Waterloo?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Oasis, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lion’s Mound, Waterloo?

Lion’s Mound, Waterloo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterloo to the Meuse: battlefield, abbey and caves.

What is there to see near Lion’s Mound, Waterloo?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hallerbos (11 km), Villers Abbey ruins (16 km), Atomium (24 km) and Namur Citadel (40 km).

When is the best time to visit Lion’s Mound, Waterloo?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)