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: 8.42 mi
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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: + 1,033 ft
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Descent: - 1,037 ft
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Highest point: 1,719 ft
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Lowest point: 1,142 ft
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Country: Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes
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City: Vielsalm
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Start/End: N 50.287275° / E 5.903919°
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,296 ft - Rencheux
- 1 : mi 0.54 - alt. 1,148 ft - Crossroads of the circular
- 2 : mi 0.95 - alt. 1,319 ft - Fourche à Raspaille
- 3 : mi 1.54 - alt. 1,394 ft - Star-shaped crossroads
- 4 : mi 2.16 - alt. 1,381 ft - Farnières
- 5 : mi 2.61 - alt. 1,562 ft - Crossroads
- 6 : mi 3.26 - alt. 1,588 ft - Fourche
- 7 : mi 4.05 - alt. 1,532 ft - Cross
- 8 : mi 4.55 - alt. 1,430 ft - Sharp angle junction
- 9 : mi 5.75 - alt. 1,375 ft - Goronne
- 10 : mi 6.59 - alt. 1,453 ft - X-shaped crossroads
- 11 : mi 7.57 - alt. 1,240 ft - On the Sarts
- S/E : mi 8.42 - alt. 1,296 ft - Rencheux
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La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain
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From Vielsalm station to Trois-Ponts station
This Ardennes walk stretches across the heights of the left bank of the Salm. Set mainly in woodland, it offers magnificent views of the region. Relatively far from road traffic, it is a walk that rejuvenates body and mind through its tranquillity and the fresh air that is ever-present. The charming village of Goronne, the tranquillity of the Domaine de Farnières and the hamlet of Bergeval are much-loved stops along the way.
Towards Farnières Castle
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From Bêche to Bêche
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Le Grand-Bois in Vielsalm via the arboretums
In the Grand-Bois forest in Vielsalm, starting from the Bêchefa clearing, the walk takes you through the Jardin sauvage and three arboretums. The two most recent are around thirty years old; the third, over a century old, is home to trees of impressive size.
This walk largely follows a route marked in red by the forestry services. However, the marked route does not pass through the "Jardin sauvage".
Le Grand-Bois in Vielsalm from Tinseubois
Start and finish at the chapel in Tinseubois, where there is a small car park. It is easy to get there via the hamlet of Poteau or via Blanchefontaine. At the Ferme des Mauvaises, take the path to the right of the stone marker, then follow the meadow; you are on the former Belgian-Prussian border, which today separates the province of Liège from the province of Luxembourg. After 1.1 km, a path on the right will take you to Dewulf Road, which you’ll need to cross to reach the Schmitz Cross 1.75 km further on.If, by chance, you spot a beaver, please make sure you remain quiet.
A walk in the forest amongst the heather
A forest trail where you can discover the flora and old boundary markers marking the border between Belgium and Prussia. Although heather is mentioned, this walk can be enjoyed at any time of year.
Trois-Ponts - Vielsalm
La Salm Valley, whose real name is Le Glain
This stage ofthe GRP®571leaves the Amblève Valley and heads up the slopes of the La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain. The route changes banks several times until it reaches Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles.
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