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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: 10.78 mi -
Average duration: 5h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 866 ft -
Descent: - 866 ft -
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Highest point: 915 ft -
Lowest point: 610 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 751 ft - Place des Combattants, Biesmerée
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 791 ft - Short passage under the RAVeL
- 2 : mi 1.08 - alt. 853 ft - Rue de Terwagne
- 3 : mi 1.59 - alt. 837 ft - Very steep descent
- 4 : mi 1.83 - alt. 719 ft - Rue de Fenal
- 5 : mi 2.85 - alt. 886 ft - Housing
- 6 : mi 3.13 - alt. 912 ft - Gros Tilleul
- 7 : mi 4.51 - alt. 610 ft - The - Molignée (rivière)
- 8 : mi 4.87 - alt. 725 ft - Beautiful view of the - Abbaye de Maredret
- 9 : mi 5.6 - alt. 751 ft - Housing
- 10 : mi 6.63 - alt. 696 ft - On the Mossias
- 11 : mi 6.93 - alt. 702 ft - Ermeton-sur-Biert
- 12 : mi 7.16 - alt. 679 ft - Gardens of Re-enchantment - Jardins du réenchantement - église végétale
- 13 : mi 7.48 - alt. 686 ft - Aqualodge
- 14 : mi 8.43 - alt. 791 ft - Bend
- 15 : mi 9.31 - alt. 840 ft - Boufosse Wood
- 16 : mi 9.56 - alt. 774 ft - Route
- S/E : mi 10.78 - alt. 751 ft - Place des Combattants, Biesmerée
Worth a visit
Maredret Abbey
Maredsous Abbey
Ermeton-sur-Biert Monastery
Falaën
The Molignée Trolleybuses
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