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Mostly in the countryside, but with a few wooded sections, the route stretches from Biesmerée (S/E) to Maredret, then passes through Ermeton-sur-Biert and the string of ponds formed near the Behoûde stream. This magnificent estate offers a few lakeside lodgings (13).
Along the way, walkers will discover a deer farm and enjoy a beautiful view (8) of Maredret Abbey.
The two bell towers of Maredsous Abbey stand out clearly on the horizon from the country path around km 6.
(12) Hidden in the gardens of enchantment (park of the Benedictine monastery of Ermeton-sur-Biert) is a plant church created by Xavier Grimonprez, an artist with a passion for nature. Access at km 11.5, but by appointment only.
Upstream from the Molignée from Biesmerée
The Molignée is a small river in Wallonia formed by the confluence of the Biesmerée and Behoûde streams at Ermonton-sur-Biert. This circular walk follows these two streams and the nascent Molignée.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 17.34 km -
Average duration: 5h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 264 m -
Descent: - 264 m -
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Highest point: 279 m -
Lowest point: 186 m
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 229 m - Place des Combattants, Biesmerée
- 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 241 m - Short passage under the RAVeL
- 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 260 m - Rue de Terwagne
- 3 : km 2.56 - alt. 255 m - Very steep descent
- 4 : km 2.95 - alt. 219 m - Rue de Fenal
- 5 : km 4.58 - alt. 270 m - Housing
- 6 : km 5.04 - alt. 278 m - Gros Tilleul
- 7 : km 7.26 - alt. 186 m - The - Molignée (rivière)
- 8 : km 7.84 - alt. 221 m - Beautiful view of the - Abbaye de Maredret
- 9 : km 9.01 - alt. 229 m - Housing
- 10 : km 10.68 - alt. 212 m - On the Mossias
- 11 : km 11.15 - alt. 214 m - Ermeton-sur-Biert
- 12 : km 11.53 - alt. 207 m - Gardens of Re-enchantment - Jardins du réenchantement - église végétale
- 13 : km 12.03 - alt. 209 m - Aqualodge
- 14 : km 13.57 - alt. 241 m - Bend
- 15 : km 14.98 - alt. 256 m - Boufosse Wood
- 16 : km 15.39 - alt. 236 m - Route
- S/E : km 17.34 - alt. 229 m - Place des Combattants, Biesmerée
Worth a visit
Maredret Abbey
Maredsous Abbey
Ermeton-sur-Biert Monastery
Falaën
The Molignée Trolleybuses
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