Three Valleys Walk starting from Henri-Chapelle

A very beautiful walk in the Pays de Herve, offering lovely views over the Val de la Berwinne and the Aubel region. The route, mainly through wooded countryside, passes by the American memorial and the Henri-Chapelle golf course.

A route through the countryside and some woodland, mostly along marked trails (Balade des Échaliers andGR® du Pays de Herve)

A beautiful circular route starting from the lovely village of Aubel, taking you through meadows, idyllic paths and wooded areas, passing close to the Berwinne. On a sunny day, take in these magnificent landscapes. A route that won’t disappoint.

In the Pays de Herve, known for its hedgerows and livestock farming, Aubel is the land of syrup made from apples, pears and, in some cases, sugar beet... a real treat for many enthusiasts. The Fourons, which became a Limburg enclave after the political and linguistic disputes between Flemish and Walloons ended in the late 20th century, offer the same type of rolling countryside, but with a little more woodland. The region is also renowned, like the English countryside, for its countless country lanes, cattle grids, turnstiles and gates that prevent livestock from escaping onto the roads, into fields or into neighbours' pastures. Hikers will discover monumental churches as well as countless crosses, chapels and shrines.

Limbourg dominates the region from its rocky outcrop. In this ancient fortress, it is pleasant to stroll through the streets and around Place Saint-Georges. With its preserved charm inherited from the Middle Ages, exceptional monuments and splendid views of the surrounding area, it is truly a rare gem in Wallonia!

The hike starts at the Collège Notre-Dame in Gemmenich. This is a very beautiful hike that alternates between small roads, forest paths and trails along streams, with magnificent views of the Moresnet viaduct.

This fairly long and adjustable hike, measuring approximately 40 km, will take you along numerous small paths and allow you to discover some of the monuments of the Herve region and its surroundings. You will begin your adventure in the peaceful little village of Chaineux, then take a small rural path via Manaihant to the Xénemont mill (please note that the tunnel crossing the motorway may be closed). You will then pass through the town of Herve, where you will discover a farmhouse ice cream parlour. Head towards line 38 (an old railway line) towards a slag heap in Soumagne (an old coal mining area). Continue your journey through the small village of Melen and its woods and pass in front of Bolland Castle. You can decide to climb up to see the Charneux cross or follow the main road towards Battice to return to Chaineux via the meadows.

A few kilometres from the tri-border point (Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands), the walk winds its way through wooded countryside, streams and sunken lanes. It benefits from a microclimate that shields the area from the north winds. Old farms and mills will delight you as you explore.