The walk is mainly rural with a few forest sections.
It is quite scenic and offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills, particularly on the last section, where it runs along the Belgian-Luxembourg border for just over 2 km.
There are no particular difficulties except for a steep climb between km 8 and 9 after crossing the Tavigny stream.
It should also be noted that the route crosses the Bastogne-Gouvy RAVeL twice, which it follows at a distance for about 3 km.
Around the Bernistap Canal
The Bernistap Canal is a section of the canal that the Dutch had planned to build to link the Rhine to the Meuse via the Moselle and the Ourthe. Begun in 1827 during the reign of WilliamI, King of the Netherlands, work was suspended in 1830 during the Belgian revolution and finally abandoned when the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg gained independence. This canal has an underground section, the entrance to which on the Belgian side is still visible at km 1, if you are feeling adventurous. A few information panels are located along the canal between km 1 and km 2, as well as on the Luxembourg side (except for the section leading to the village of Hoffelt).
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.96 mi -
Average duration: 6h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 860 ft -
Descent: - 886 ft -
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Highest point: 1,716 ft -
Lowest point: 1,273 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Houffalize -
Start/End: N 50.09717° / E 5.867453° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,545 ft - Buret
- 1 : mi 0.67 - alt. 1,483 ft - Entrance/exit to the canal on the Belgian side
- 2 : mi 1.92 - alt. 1,411 ft - At the Moulin de Pouhon
- 3 : mi 3.26 - alt. 1,486 ft - Fourche towards Tavigny
- 4 : mi 3.9 - alt. 1,512 ft - Les Deux Hêtres
- 5 : mi 5.1 - alt. 1,280 ft - Tavigny stream
- 6 : mi 5.7 - alt. 1,467 ft - Oratory, Cetturu
- 7 : mi 6.39 - alt. 1,555 ft - Al Béôle
- 8 : mi 7.55 - alt. 1,686 ft - Fourche
- 9 : mi 9.32 - alt. 1,588 ft - Edge of the woods
- 10 : mi 10.29 - alt. 1,631 ft - Three-way junction
- 11 : mi 11.17 - alt. 1,611 ft - Crossroads
- S/E : mi 11.96 - alt. 1,545 ft - Buret
Worth a visit
Houffalize, a tourist town
Reviews and comments
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Ease of following the route
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Route interest
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 16, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A lovely circular route through open, rural and wooded countryside.
Peaceful and relaxing, though perhaps a little monotonous for seasoned walkers.
The only ‘difficulties’: a slightly steep climb around the 8th kilometre and the length of the route.
There is no description of the stages of the walk, but the map is sufficient to find your way without getting lost!
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