There are plenty of benches available along the route, generally grouped by area, particularly in the more touristy spots, and significantly fewer in the open countryside.
At the Palogne estate: large car park, light refreshments, playground, birds of prey display, tour of the fortified castle, …
Along the Aisne and Ourthe rivers, starting from Bomal
Alternating between wooded and countryside sections, paths and tracks along the riverbank, village crossings, and panoramic views of the cliffs overlooking the Aisne and the Ourthe, this route offers walkers all the essential ingredients for a wonderful day of exploration.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.52 mi -
Average duration: 6h 45 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,135 ft -
Descent: - 1,125 ft -
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Highest point: 997 ft -
Lowest point: 410 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Durbuy -
Start/End: N 50.377508° / E 5.527092° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 446 ft - Bomal School and Football Club - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- 1 : mi 0.02 - alt. 469 ft - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- 2 : mi 0.11 - alt. 459 ft - Bomal Castle
- 3 : mi 0.42 - alt. 430 ft - Ourthe (rivière) - Belgique
- 4 : mi 0.44 - alt. 430 ft - Bomal railway station - Ourthe (rivière) - Belgique
- 5 : mi 1.18 - alt. 604 ft - Calvaire viewpoint
- 6 : mi 1.7 - alt. 735 ft - Herbet
- 7 : mi 2.2 - alt. 823 ft - Countryside to the east of Tohogne
- 8 : mi 3.15 - alt. 604 ft - Verlaine-sur-Ourthe
- 9 : mi 3.86 - alt. 436 ft - View of the rocks on the opposite bank of the - Ourthe (rivière) - Belgique
- 10 : mi 4.67 - alt. 413 ft - Palogne Provincial Estate - Ourthe (rivière) - Belgique
- 11 : mi 5.08 - alt. 443 ft - At the foot of Logne Castle - Ourthe (rivière) - Belgique
- 12 : mi 6.51 - alt. 745 ft - Longs Trixhes Farm
- 13 : mi 7.73 - alt. 814 ft - Panoramic view of Ferrières
- 14 : mi 8.75 - alt. 984 ft - Izier Water Tower
- 15 : mi 10.38 - alt. 823 ft - Ozo Pond
- 16 : mi 10.64 - alt. 787 ft - Ozo Goat Farm
- 17 : mi 11.59 - alt. 486 ft - Lagelire
- 18 : mi 11.85 - alt. 499 ft - Inzès Vâs
- 19 : mi 12.05 - alt. 531 ft - Beneath the rocks along the - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- 20 : mi 12.35 - alt. 472 ft - Footbridge over the - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- 21 : mi 12.48 - alt. 456 ft - Old watermill – pumping station - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- S/E : mi 12.52 - alt. 449 ft - Bomal School and Football Club - Aisne (rivière) - Luxembourg - Affluent de l'Ourthe
Notes
Worth a visit
Logne Castle (admission fee applies; check opening periods and times): at the Domaine de Palogne, follow the path leading up to the top of the hill rather than taking the path along the River Ourthe.
In Vieuxville (off the route): Logne Castle Museum.
Other walks in the area
From Bomal-sur-Ourthe Castle to the ruins of Logne Castle
Visorando Member
10.47 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,529 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
At the intersection of the Condroz, Ardennes and Famenne regions, walk through limestone grasslands, forests and country lanes to reach Logne Castle and back.
The bridges over the Aisne (5) and the Lembrée, after the (13), have temporarily disappeared. If you start this hike, please bear in mind that you may have to wade across the river (5) as there is no other alternative.
Circular at Logne Castle
11.41 mi
+991 ft
-968 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ferrières (Belgique) (Province de Liège)
This fairly long circular loop starting from the Palogne estate (large car park) begins by following the course of the Ourthe for a few kilometres before entering a forest and then countryside setting with numerous panoramic views of the plateau overlooking the Ourthe and its tributaries. On the Ourthe: egrets, ducks, cormorants and herons await you.You will see the rocks and the "beach" of Sy, where you can read an information panel about the aborted Meuse-Moselle canal project. Further on, you will pass close to Lassus Castle, which can be glimpsed between the tall trees in its grounds. In Vieuxville, it is probably the resurgence of the Lembrée that will catch your eye, before you see the limestone grasslands further on and finally the fortified castle of Logne. With a bit of luck (in season), you can even visit (for a fee) the ruins of this fortified castle built on top of a rocky outcrop.
A circular starting from Tohogne
8.61 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
A varied hike, between quiet asphalt roads, paths, countryside, villages and crossing Durbuy. Lovely views.
Along the Ourthe between Bohon and Bomal
11.31 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,266 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
No, the walk doesn’t follow the banks of the Ourthe for 18 km… that would probably be very pretty but too monotonous over such a distance.Starting from the centre of Barvaux, the route begins by climbing the hill on the western side towards Durbuy (which you can visit off the trail) and reaches the Ourthe at the new relief car park.From there, the walk follows the river for just over 3 km before leaving it to reach the plateau between Tohogne and Herbet.After descending to the Ourthe and passing through Bomal, the walk climbs up the other side of the Ourthe and follows the lovely ridge path through the Mont des Pins and Mont Pelé Nature Reserve.
Around Heyd and Morville
10.44 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
A walk offering varied scenery, alternating between countryside and woodland, paths, tracks, village streets, short stretches of country roads and cycle paths, starting from Wéris, one of Wallonia’s most beautiful villages, well known for its megaliths and its museum.
Discover the megaliths and puddingstone around Wéris
11.82 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,168 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
Alternating between forest and countryside, the hike takes you on a journey of discovery to some of the megaliths in the region. You will see two magnificent dolmens and a few blocks of puddingstone, some standing and some lying down.
A section of the GR®57 from Hamoir to Palogne via Sy
6.99 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hamoir (Province de Liège)
Come and discover the Vignobles cave and its climbing rock, the Sy chapel and the viewpoints from the rocks. Pass by the cross of the priest of Xhignesse, the shepherd's cross and the Saint-Donat chapel.
Discover Wéris and its megaliths
3.68 mi
+400 ft
-387 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Durbuy (Province de Luxembourg)
With a stated length of 6 km and an elevation gain of 125 m in a rural setting, we discovered a very pretty village with interesting architectural heritage and beautiful restorations. This hunt took us along streets and roads, country lanes and forest paths. There is a significant elevation gain, which is not mandatory, to find the Pierre de Haina.
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