A few benches and a semi-sheltered picnic table (openwork shelter)
In the Two Ourthes Nature Park, starting from Compogne
Alternating between countryside and woodland sections, this circular route starting from Compogne allows you to discover a small part of the magnificent landscapes of the Two Ourthes Nature Park. There’s no Ourthe here, just the Cornaille stream and two of its tributaries. To see both Ourthes at a glance, the easiest way is to head to Engreux and walk down to the Adeps Centre at their confluence.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.28 mi -
Average duration: 5h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,168 ft -
Descent: - 1,145 ft -
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Highest point: 1,568 ft -
Lowest point: 1,093 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Bertogne -
Start/End: N 50.087356° / E 5.704453° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,437 ft - Chemin des Terres Rouges
- 1 : mi 0.8 - alt. 1,496 ft - Bench
- 2 : mi 1.67 - alt. 1,447 ft - Picnic shelter
- 3 : mi 3.73 - alt. 1,348 ft - Les Haies de Compogne
- 4 : mi 5.83 - alt. 1,417 ft - Bench
- 5 : mi 7.79 - alt. 1,375 ft - Choviompré Stream
- 6 : mi 8.95 - alt. 1,447 ft - Fork in the road
- S/E : mi 10.28 - alt. 1,437 ft - Chemin des Terres Rouges
Notes
Worth a visit
Off the route:
Nisramont Dam and the confluence of the two Ourthes
, Houffalize
, Bastogne
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+1,837 ft
-1,847 ft
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+1,191 ft
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+404 ft
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+850 ft
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+1,079 ft
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+318 ft
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+604 ft
-597 ft
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+981 ft
-981 ft
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