Circular route to Xhoris from Harzé

This route takes you through alternating woods and hedgerows with occasional unobstructed views of the countryside. The forests are generally not very overgrown. If you remain quiet, you may see game.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 200 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 195 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 384 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 229 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park opposite Harzé Castle, Rue de Bastogne.

(1) Take Rue de Bastogne on the right, going up to No. 54. Turn right onto Rue du Chaffour and go straight up to continue on R. des Abreuvoirs.

(2) Take the path to the right of the two benches and continue to a crossroads, then turn right.

(3) When you reach a five-way junction, continue straight ahead for about 30 metres and take the path on the left at a right angle. Follow this path and go straight ahead at a four-way junction to find a long descent that leads to the asphalt road (Rue de Saint-Roch).

(4) Turn left onto this paved road and continue for about 100 metres until you reach the old S16 local road (picnic area). Continue right on the old S16 road for about 500 metres, cross the paved road and go up the path on the right that leads diagonally into the woods. At the next crossroads, turn right and then left to reach point 5. (GPS is essential here).

(5) Continue straight ahead on this path until you reach another path called Rue de l'Hermitrie. Turn left onto this path, which will become asphalted a little further on. Continue straight ahead at this point and at the next left-hand bend, continue along the asphalted road and follow the path straight ahead down towards the Ferme de Harzé and the Château de Harzé, Rue de Bastogne. Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 229 m - Car park opposite the - Château de Harzé
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 242 m - Rue de Bastogne
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 327 m - Rue des Abreuvoirs
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 359 m - Five-way intersection
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 309 m - Picnic area
  6. 5 : km 5.52 - alt. 338 m - Bois de Xhoris - Crossroads
  7. S/E : km 7.61 - alt. 229 m - Car park opposite the - Château de Harzé

Worth a visit

(4) On the paved Rue de Saint-Roch, about 100 m to the left of the crossing point (5), there is a barbecue area known as Vicinal.

After your walk, the Ferme de Harzé (Rue de Xhoris 22) is worth a visit for its animal feed and accessories, gardening supplies and organic grocery store. https://www.fermedeharze.be/

The Château de Harzé https://www.chateau-harze.be
Hotel, restaurant and meeting/reception rooms. Milling and Bakery Museum.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 28175007
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very beautiful walk in the heart of nature...

We just had a bit of trouble between points 4 and 5 when there was a change of direction that wasn't very obvious... but the GPS got us out of trouble.

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Marlène Britta
Marlène Britta

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Gamm
Gamm

No, I did follow the route as intended by the person who created the walk, following the order of the points mentioned.
This isn't my first experience. But it's the first time that the map, description and download have differed so strangely.
Despite everything, I had a very pleasant morning in the sunshine and in a superb setting.
Kind regards

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Daniel Stasse
Daniel Stasse

Hello Gamm,
I'm surprised to hear from you.
Look at the previous comment (Jjwjjw1911): 'I didn't need GPS to reach point 5. The map is well drawn.'
Rue de l'Hermitrie is after point 5, but you mention it as if it were after point 2. Did you do the route in the opposite direction? Or did you print the route a long time ago (because there were changes in the summer of 2022)?
I'm sorry for you, but see the other comments, they managed fine.
Kind regards

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Gamm
Gamm

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I returned from my trip very satisfied with the region I visited under beautiful sunshine.
Unfortunately, I encountered a few inaccuracies and errors in the route description.
I should mention that I usually print out the map and description before setting off.
1 example: - at point two on the map; "turn right onto Rue de l'Hermine" This street name does not exist (later, I saw that this street is called "l'Hermitièrie".
In order to continue my walk, I had to download the map onto my smartphone and use my geolocation.
I then noticed that the routes and points mentioned were different. So I had to finish my (very beautiful walk) with my smartphone in hand.
I do not understand these differences between the two versions of the same walk.
Kind regards

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Jjwjjw1911
Jjwjjw1911

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk that begins with a serious climb.
There, you arrive at a plateau with a magnificent view at an altitude of 380 metres,
Beautiful forests and magnificent views.
Alone in the world with Pepper, my Border Collie, I saw no one on 25 December except a mountain biker.
It was brilliant.
I didn't need a GPS to reach point 5. The map is well drawn.
Thank you, thank you.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk. Except for the barbecue area at point 4, there are two benches between points 2 and 3 with a superb view of the valley and at point 6. Between points 7 and 8, you have to make a small detour because there are many large fir trees that have fallen on the path. With the app, it is very easy to find the way.

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DDFD
DDFD

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant clockwise route. No particular difficulties. Passing through woods with moss-covered ground where we were able to pick mushrooms!

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Christianne
Christianne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route that follows almost entirely the blue rectangle markings no. 29.

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visodech
visodech

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk with plenty of variety. More or less corresponds to walk 29 from the Aywaille tourist office.

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