There are no shops or picnic tables along the route.
Those allergic to tarmac should refrain from participating, as about a quarter of the route is on tarmac... even if these sections are almost deserted.
Please note that the elevation gain is actually about 100 metres more than the figure automatically calculated and indicated by Visorando.
Circular between Lesve, Bioul and Saint-Gérard
The hike takes you through countryside (mostly) and forest (a little) in Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse between the villages of Lesve (municipality of Profondeville), Bioul (municipality of Anhée) and Saint-Gérard (municipality of Mettet).
In addition to nature, the route offers views – or sometimes just glimpses – of Frahan Castle (Lesve), Neffe Castle (private, turrets visible in the woods on the west side as you approach Bioul), Bioul Castle and its vineyards, the old mill and Saint-Gérard de Brogne Abbey.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.55 mi -
Average duration: 4h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 558 ft -
Descent: - 554 ft -
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Highest point: 883 ft -
Lowest point: 604 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Profondeville -
Start/End: N 50.373639° / E 4.778161° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 784 ft - Lesve Church
- 1 : mi 2.45 - alt. 653 ft - On the Griants
- 2 : mi 2.87 - alt. 689 ft - Le Pairoir
- 3 : mi 3.28 - alt. 797 ft - Frisles
- 4 : mi 5.03 - alt. 735 ft - Bois de Neffe
- 5 : mi 6.01 - alt. 696 ft - El Vau
- 6 : mi 8.4 - alt. 810 ft - Laundry
- S/E : mi 9.55 - alt. 784 ft - Lesve Church
Notes
Worth a visit
Nearby: the abbeys of Maredsous and Maredret, as well as the Molignée valley.
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+476 ft
-486 ft
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+509 ft
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+623 ft
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+1,407 ft
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+1,070 ft
-1,079 ft
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Route A from Malonne Transitionne
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+463 ft
-463 ft
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If you like to combine walking with history, geology and nature, the "valorisation des sentiers" (promotion of footpaths) group of Malonne Transitionne has created a 5 km route with 12 points of interest.
We strongly recommend using a GPS or smartphone to guide you!
Please read the "Practical Information" below carefully.
Enjoy your walk and happy exploring.
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+108 ft
-102 ft
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+318 ft
-315 ft
1h 20
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Departure from Anhée (Province de Namur)
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