The Best Trails in Belgium

Laforet, Vresse-sur-Semois, Membre - Circular Route

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

9.42mi

Elevation +

1772f

TrailRank

93| 4.67

This is a at times a challenging walk, with three rather steep climbs for which you will be rewarded with beautiful views each time, however. Highlights of this tour are the Pont de Claies, the Cretes de Chairiere, th...

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Tour de Baraque Michel - Mont Rigi - Polleur 10.7 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

499f

TrailRank

77| 4.61

Nice hike through the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes, Hohes Venn, Hoge Venen), an impressive nature reserve. The walk will take you on the Grande Fagne, the Fagne Wallonne, and the Fagne de Polleur, along the Helle and Polleur...

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Houyet - Dinant

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Hiking

m0rtim3r

Distance

17.27mi

Elevation +

2562f

TrailRank

75| 4.33

Hike from Houyet to Dinant, mostly along the Lesse river, touching Furfooz, the Castle of Walzin and Anseremme. Also climbing a few hills on the way. Mostly on unpaved roads.

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Up and down around Nismes: Arboretum de Mousty, Le Fondry des Chiens, La Roche Trouée

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

6.12mi

Elevation +

801f

TrailRank

75| 4.33

This is a very nice walk, giving you a good impression of the diversity of natural beauty that Nismes has to offer. The walk is quite easy actually, although there are two moments where we made it slightly more diffic...

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Welkenraedt-Aachen 24 km and back by train

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

15.09mi

Elevation +

1109f

TrailRank

75| 4.5

This varied hike takes you from the station in Welkenraedt to the center and then the station in Aachen, where you can take a direct train back to the starting point (trains go once an hour and take 15 minutes). The hike...

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Liège-Vieuxville-Liège along the Ourthe 106 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

65.79mi

Elevation +

4695f

TrailRank

73| 5.0

This cycling tour takes you along the Ourthe River from its mouth into the Meuse in Liège to Vieuxville and back. Highlights include cycling paths along the river bank, quiet climbs with views across the Condroz and Arde...

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Solwaster-Baraque Michel-Hoëgne valley 25 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

15.56mi

Elevation +

1391f

TrailRank

72| 4.17

Excellent hike along the rivers Hoëgne, Polleur and Statte, across moors, and through woods, from Solwaster to Baraque Michel and back. You need waterproof shoes. At one point, you need to cross the Hoëgne without a brid...

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Vicky-David: Eupen

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David Van cauteren

Distance

5.39mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

70| 4.84

Forest walk, not accessible for a buggy. Suitable for children from 6-7 years old due to climbs and narrow passages along the whirling river. A lot of nice bridges over that river too. No internet access in the whole are...

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Round About the Weser Dam

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Hiking

Palmtreeproduction

Distance

9.51mi

Elevation +

883f

TrailRank

70| 4.67

The Weser dam is, quite rightfully, a major tourist destination of the Eupen area. Access is well signposted, and the huge parking area is testimony to the popularity of the area. We were there in the middle of the week ...

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Following Ghaster, Bayehon and Warche to Castle Reinhardstein

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Hiking

Palmtreeproduction

Distance

7.10mi

Elevation +

988f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

The trail visits some of the prime hiking areas in Eastern Belgium. Unless you enjoy the crowds, try not to go on a weekend in summer. Having said this, we were entirely alone on the first (along the Ghaster stream) and ...

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Celles (Houyet) Gendron-Celles - Chateau de Walzin - Chateau de Vêves - Gendron-Celles

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Hiking

Aleksandr Skorobogatov

Distance

10.42mi

Elevation +

919f

TrailRank

69| 4.47

A beautiful hike for a whole family. Start at the parking in front of the train station Gendron-Celles. Start your walk by going under the railroad bridge and over the river Lesse. You’ll follow the river more or less co...

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Tour of Bayehon-Pouhon-Warche Valleys 20.6 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

12.80mi

Elevation +

1637f

TrailRank

69| 4.44

Very beautiful hike in the valleys of the Bayehon, Pouhon and Warche rivers, on the edge of the Hautes Fagnes. The walk takes you past the waterfalls of Bayehon and Reinhardstein, the latter being the highest waterfall i...

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Achouffe-La Roche en Ardenne-Dochamps-Achouffe 90 km

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Road Bike

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

56.06mi

Elevation +

6217f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

This great cycling tour takes you through a largely quiet part of the Ardennes, and offers a few challenging cycling cols, among which the most difficult climb of Belgium, according to Cotacol and e.g. www.klimtijd.nl. T...

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Baraque Michel-Rour-Bayehon-Baraque Michel 24 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

15.07mi

Elevation +

1086f

TrailRank

67| 4.28

Great walk through the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes, Hohes Venn, Hoge Venen), an impressive nature reserve. You will walk on one of the most beautiful paths in Belgium, the board walk in the Helle valley, stroll besides the ...

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Hockai-Solwaster-Baraque Michel-Hockai 27 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

16.89mi

Elevation +

1611f

TrailRank

66| 4.5

Beautiful walk along river valleys, through forests and across moors, in the Natural Park Hautes Fagnes – Hohes Venn – Hoge Venen. You walk close to the rivers Hoëgne, Sawe and Polleur with multiple rapids and cascades, ...

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Fall colours and the falling waters of Hoegne and Statte

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Hiking

Palmtreeproduction

Distance

10.87mi

Elevation +

1089f

TrailRank

65| 5.0

The area near and around Solwaster, Hockai, Sourbrodt and around Baraque Michel is, without doubt, one of the prime hiking areas of the Eifel and the Ardennes. The network of small and wild streams, narrow footpaths, uns...

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Laforet, Mouzaive, Alle - Circular Route of the Cols

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

9.08mi

Elevation +

1673f

TrailRank

64| 4.67

This walk starts with a steep descent after getting to the picknickplace on the Rue Sainte-Agathe. One could avoid this descent by following the gradually descending road and track to the Pont des Claies. The stret...

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Longfaye - Cascade de Bayehon 4.1 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

2.57mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

This short but exciting hike takes you from the village of Longfaye down to the Bayehon valley and back, and includes the beautiful Bayehon waterfall. The hike offers great views across the pastures and hills surrounding...

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Chênée-Verviers-Chênée along the Vesdre 85 km

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Road Bike

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

52.45mi

Elevation +

4321f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

This cycling trip takes you along the Vesdre River (Weser in German) from Chênée, where the river flows into the Ourthe River, to a bit past Verviers and back. The trip includes quiet and green countryside with rolling h...

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Bouillon - The Castle and the Route the Belvedere - Circular Route

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DinkSmallwood

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Distance

7.59mi

Elevation +

1115f

TrailRank

63

The ancient castle of Bouillon is worth visiting with its extensive tour and exhibition. Moreover, it is beautifully situated, perched on the rocks as it is, having the Semois on either side of it. The Belvedere ci...

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Houffalize-Bastogne-Wiltz-Gouvy-Houffalize 95 km

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Road Bike

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

58.94mi

Elevation +

3776f

TrailRank

62

This cycling tour for the racing bike takes you from Houffalize to Wiltz in Luxembourg and back. Half of this trip is on cycling paths on former railway lines (Ravel L613, L163, L164 in Belgium and PC20/RV6 in Luxembourg...

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Bohan - La Table des Fées - Bohan

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Hiking

Aleksandr Skorobogatov

Distance

4.36mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

62

An easy, enjoyable route for the whole family, nether too steep, nor dangerous, nor does it require any technique; at some rocks, it can be a bit slippery, use hiking shoes. It’s quite well marked, just follow the yellow...

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Houffalize - Lac des deux Ourthes

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Hiking

m0rtim3r

Distance

25.21mi

Elevation +

3110f

TrailRank

62

Hike from Houffalize, first towards Achouffe, then along the Ruisseau de Martin Moulin and the Ourthe Orientale all the way to the Lac de Nisramont, around it, then back to Houffalize. More info on the lake (in Dutch): ...

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Sankt Vith - Troisvierges - Sankt Vith 77 km

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Road Bike

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

48.01mi

Elevation +

3432f

TrailRank

62

This cycling trip starts at the former St. Vith station and takes the Vennbahn cycling path to Troisvierges for about 32 km, and then returns via among others the tripoint Luxembourg-Belgium-Germany, the Our valley and t...

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Around Grande Fagne and Fagne des Deux Séries 24 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

14.77mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

61| 3.33

Please note: I have recently walked approximately the route described below, which did not include two paths now closed to the public. See https://nl.wikiloc.com/routes-wandelen/fagnes-des-deux-series-baraque-michel-gran...

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