Circular in the Sclaigneaux nature reserve

A walk in the heart of nature through the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve and its final viewpoint. A short circular loop for a change of scenery.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 105 m
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    Descent: - 104 m

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    Highest point: 185 m
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    Lowest point: 135 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from Rue Saint-Joseph in Seilles. Located just above the cemetery, you will find a car park marked by a sign where you can park your car.

(S/E) Follow the wide path along the quarry on your left until you reach a turning area.

(1) Take the small path on the right and pass under a pipe in the woods to reach an uphill section. Then take the path on the right. Later, when you reach a fork, keep to the right.

(2) Turn left opposite the field onto a slightly wider path and follow it until you cross another field. Keep noise to a minimum and keep your dogs on a lead if necessary, as there is a wildlife breeding area on your left. Continue straight ahead on a path that descends and crosses through the pine trees to reach a road.

(3) Follow it to the left for about 50 metres, then leave it and take a path on your left alongside a house. After passing two other houses on your left, go straight up between the signs. Enter the reserve via a sunken path.

(4) Leave the undergrowth and take the small, barely visible path under the trees on the right. Enjoy the view of the heathland. Descend into the small valley and climb back up to the left via the small steep path.

(5) View of the sandpit, then turn left. A few metres after the sandpits, take the path on the right to enter the protected area marked by a small green sign on a post.
Go down the path on your right to see the magnificent view offered by the reserve.

(6) Beautiful view of Sclayn, the Meuse and Cherimont Castle in the distance. Turn back and continue straight ahead until you reach a T-junction.

(7) Turn right. Stay on the main path, keeping to your right, to reach the turning area.

(1) Continue straight ahead on the path to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 144 m - Parking above the cemetery
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 167 m - Turning area, crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 185 m - Fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 2.56 - alt. 144 m - Road junction, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.27 - alt. 173 m - Forest exit, intersection
  6. 5 : km 3.72 - alt. 165 m - View of the sandpit, turn left
  7. 6 : km 4.37 - alt. 135 m - Viewpoint
  8. 7 : km 4.68 - alt. 174 m - Crossroads, on the right
  9. S/E : km 6.08 - alt. 145 m - Parking above the cemetery

Notes

I recommend this walk in dry weather. Some paths are used by bicycles, which cause mud and puddles that can make the walk slippery.

Spring is the ideal time to see the flora in all its splendour.

As this is a nature reserve, please stay on the paths and do not litter. Rubbish bins are available in the reserve
https://www.natagora.be/reserves/sclaign...

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
thierryxm
thierryxm
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, fairly easy and pleasant hike through woods and meadows. View of the Meuse valley from the hilltop

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AFJL
AFJL
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk, well documented by Natagora information boards. Beautiful, varied landscapes (forests, meadows, moors, etc.) and, above all, a very clean and well-marked area. Highly recommended.

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Shop drone
Shop drone

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike that is not too difficult, with lovely spots, especially on the little hill where you can see the Meuse valley.
I highly recommend it

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EricOv
EricOv

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy hike in the nature reserve. Very varied flora and landscapes. Highly recommended for this reason. A real change of scenery. A few muddy sections (due to rain in the previous days) but nothing insurmountable. However, it is quite noisy due to clay pigeon shooting in the surrounding area.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short walk. Unfortunately, spring is late this year. At the moment (end of April), the paths are still very muddy. There is a bench between points 6 and 7 with a picturesque view of the Meuse valley.

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rsi7700
rsi7700

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, some signs are missing

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Kiriou
Kiriou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk

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lucnoel
lucnoel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. Lovely little paths, beautiful views. Our 5- and 8-year-old daughters really enjoyed it.

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MumRose
MumRose

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An unusual place to discover in all seasons.
The ground was still frozen, so in my opinion it was the last day before spring when you could cycle without getting too muddy, and the sun was shining too... what more could you ask for?
Definitely worth doing again.

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Aline_F
Aline_F

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk, magnificent scenery. Fortunately, the mud was frozen, otherwise it must be quite muddy!

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Lebrun Eric
Lebrun Eric

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk. Snow had fallen the day before, there was no frost on the ground, and so a quarter of the route was very muddy. The snow had undoubtedly attracted many walkers. The only slight annoyance on the route was just before the sandpit, where we couldn't quite find the right path. After some hesitation and searching, we finally found the right route again, but a few more details would be needed at this point.

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Cayenne
Cayenne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk but very muddy at this time of year

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Jeanfil
Jeanfil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

To enjoy the peace and beauty of the place, avoid Sundays (it's extremely busy), days when clay pigeon shooting is taking place in the background throughout the course (there are loud bangs every 5 seconds) and... hunting days... The trail is extremely muddy between points 2 and 3 (a real ice rink in December, so hold on tight)... The rest of the trail through the nature reserve is worth seeing. It's best to visit outside of holidays and weekends...

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