Circular route through the Bois de Ghlin and the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise

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Start at the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel, listed as a monument and site on 17 March 1977, which is the venue for the procession in Ghlin on the weekend of 15 August and for the Car d’Or procession in Mons.
During the route, you will pass through the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Belgium. Please be respectful whilst passing through.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.44 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 154 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 154 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 315 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 128 ft
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Starting point: Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel

Description of the walk

Park in the car park along the road in front of the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel.

(S/E) Follow the road between the chapel and the café for about 100 metres until you reach a crossroads.

(1) Turn left onto the path and enter the woods until you reach a Y-junction.

(2) Turn onto the path on the left until you reach the edge of the golf course.

(3) Turn right, then immediately left to enter the golf course. Now follow the signs towards Jurbise. Please note: stay on the path for the golfers’ peace and quiet and for your own safety. You will reach a crossroads marked by a signpost.

(4) Turn right, follow the arrows towards Nimy and then find Chemin de la Verrerie.

(5) Turn right onto it, walk through the Bois de Ghlin to reach Rue du Fiesty.

(6) Turn right onto this street to quickly reach the junction you passed on the way out.

(1) Continue straight ahead to quickly reach the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 161 ft - Car park at the
  2. 1 : mi 0.1 - alt. 154 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.29 - alt. 226 ft - Y-junction
  4. 3 : mi 0.81 - alt. 289 ft - Golf
  5. 4 : mi 1.52 - alt. 305 ft - Orientation table
  6. 5 : mi 1.91 - alt. 279 ft - Chemin de la Verrerie
  7. 6 : mi 2.84 - alt. 131 ft - Rue Fiesty
  8. S/E : mi 3.44 - alt. 161 ft - Car park at the

Notes

(S/E) Please note that the chapel car park is not accessible on the weekend of 15 August due to the procession.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Eric Manou
Eric Manou

Thank you for your kind words.

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User 15758127

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice course, very easy and very pleasant. It crosses the Erbisoeuil golf course several times, so stay on the marked path and watch out for players so you don't get hit by a golf ball. Really very pretty setting!

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isabelleseny
isabelleseny

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant walk that allows you to discover the Gulf of Jurbis in a beautiful setting.

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Eric Manou
Eric Manou

I’m glad you enjoyed this journey as much as I did

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nellito
nellito

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a really good course – highly recommended

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