A lovely walk around Rencheux, suitable for families, not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Can be done in all seasons. Wear good walking shoes. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a lead. Mainly forest paths.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 13.55 km
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Average duration: 4h 45
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 315 m
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Descent: - 316 m
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Highest point: 524 m
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Lowest point: 348 m
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Country: Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes
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District: Vielsalm
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Start/End: N 50.287275° / E 5.903919°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 395 m - Rencheux
- 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 350 m - Crossroads of the circular
- 2 : km 1.54 - alt. 402 m - Fourche à Raspaille
- 3 : km 2.47 - alt. 425 m - Star-shaped crossroads
- 4 : km 3.48 - alt. 421 m - Farnières
- 5 : km 4.2 - alt. 476 m - Crossroads
- 6 : km 5.24 - alt. 484 m - Fourche
- 7 : km 6.52 - alt. 467 m - Cross
- 8 : km 7.33 - alt. 436 m - Sharp angle junction
- 9 : km 9.25 - alt. 419 m - Goronne
- 10 : km 10.61 - alt. 443 m - X-shaped crossroads
- 11 : km 12.18 - alt. 378 m - On the Sarts
- S/E : km 13.55 - alt. 395 m - Rencheux
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