Tombeau du Chevalier circular in Herbeumont

A lovely walk along the Semois on a wooded path with little elevation gain except for a short but steep climb at the end on a narrow path to return to the starting point.

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

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 86 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 81 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 351 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 259 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park at the ruins of Herbeumont Castle.

(S/E) Walk down the small street that leads to the banks of the Semois.

(1) At the first crossroads, continue straight ahead.

(2) At the fork that appears shortly afterwards, continue down the road on your left. You will then pass the Moulin Willaime campsite.

(3) At the end of the street, take the path opposite to continue your walk along the Semois, taking the opportunity to admire the landscape and the river.

(4) Continue along the water's edge, staying on the banks. The path will take you to the end of the circular Tombeau du Chevalier loop.
The path then gradually moves away from the river and the wooded area to cross meadows and come out onto a tarmac road with a house on your left.

(4) Take the road on the left for a few dozen metres, then take the second path on the left, signposted Herbeumont. The fairly steep climb will take you close to your starting point.

(5) Don't hesitate to climb up to the castle to enjoy the view of the valley and the village.

(6) After your visit, head back down to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 321 m - Car park - Château-fort de Herbeumont
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 306 m - At the crossroads, go straight ahead.
  3. 2 : km 0.54 - alt. 296 m - Fork, left
  4. 3 : km 0.85 - alt. 268 m - Start of the Semois trail - Semoy (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 1.06 - alt. 268 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  6. 5 : km 5.57 - alt. 332 m - Start of the climb to the castle
  7. 6 : km 5.8 - alt. 348 m - Château-fort de Herbeumont
  8. S/E : km 6.08 - alt. 322 m - Car park - Château-fort de Herbeumont

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 14200509

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The Semois had burst its banks and part of the route could not be completed. Otherwise, very pleasant.

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Chris-Spy
Chris-Spy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasantly varied hike: castle ruins, lovely views, rocky and hilly terrain, then a beautiful path along the riverbank.

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Scaplune
Scaplune

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk accessible to all. Strolling along the Semois is very pleasant. An added bonus: a visit to the ruins of the Fort castle.

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chris054
chris054

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk
It's a shame that the Semois was at a very low level in July.
The shaded section was pleasant in the heat.

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Adri
Adri

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Once you have parked in the Château-Fort car park, walk down a few metres and take the first street on your right.

A lovely little walk along the Semois river.

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bpapeians
bpapeians

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We took a lovely walk in the other direction because there were red triangles that were easier to spot with the children (aged 12 and 10). It's called the Chatelaine Walk. Woods and river, really nice for everyone, with a visit to the fortified castle where you can see the route you've taken from above. Thank you for the idea, sorry for not using your description.

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Babeth974
Babeth974

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb, easy walk along the Semois
A visit to the castle on the way there or back is well worth the detour.

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