Walk around the Restaumont quarries in Ecaussinnes
A walk around the old Restaumont quarry and through a few narrow streets in Ecaussinnes. It’s a fairly rural route. You can park along the water company’s fence. You’re more than welcome to bring your pet.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.00 mi -
Average duration: 1h 25 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 46 ft -
Descent: - 49 ft -
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Highest point: 397 ft -
Lowest point: 338 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Écaussinnes -
Start/End: N 50.559419° / E 4.149377° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 351 ft - N532
- 1 : mi 0.53 - alt. 361 ft - Les Croisettes
- 2 : mi 1.81 - alt. 377 ft - Restaumont
- 3 : mi 2.69 - alt. 338 ft - Thiarmont
- S/E : mi 3 - alt. 348 ft - N532
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