Circular of the great REX from Botassart
Circular passing by the resting place of the great L.D.
A route with elevation changes and beautiful scenery, but not too difficult. You can even avoid getting your feet wet. About 4½ hours of walking at a good pace.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.23 mi -
Average duration: 4h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 1,434 ft -
Descent: - 1,854 ft -
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Highest point: 1,207 ft -
Lowest point: 702 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Bouillon (Belgique) -
Start: N 49.821298° / E 5.044884° -
End: N 49.80915° / E 5.039914° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3009SB -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 1,175 ft - Car park
- 1 : mi 0.34 - alt. 787 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 0.46 - alt. 709 ft - Grand Ruisseau - Semoy (rivière)
- 3 : mi 1.42 - alt. 728 ft - Place of homage to L.D. - Semoy (rivière)
- 4 : mi 3.07 - alt. 768 ft - Crossroads
- 5 : mi 3.46 - alt. 755 ft - Cordemois
- 6 : mi 4.59 - alt. 932 ft - Champ l'Évêque
- 7 : mi 5.01 - alt. 741 ft - Bridge to the town of Bouillon - Château de Bouillon
- 8 : mi 5.54 - alt. 1,198 ft - Exit from the woods
- E : mi 7.23 - alt. 745 ft - L.D.'s resting place - Semoy (rivière)
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