On the way to the Caillou-qui-Bique

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This lovely circular walk takes hikers through the Haut-Pays towards Onnezies (with its famous wolf and the manor tower), towards Gussignies (home to the equally renowned Brasserie du Baron) and the Caillou qui Bique above Grande Honnelle.
A must for anyone unfamiliar with the region!
Mostly through the countryside, the route also follows a section of the RAVeL and forest paths.
It crosses part of the Natagora nature reserve at Grande Honnelle, where there are clear signs instructing you to follow the paths and not to pick the flowers – especially not the daffodils or hyacinths, which bloom in turn by the thousands in early spring!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.49 km
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    Average duration: 5h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 170 m
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    Descent: - 173 m
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    Highest point: 110 m
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    Lowest point: 31 m
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The Rock that Bounces

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 60 m - Place d'Audregnies
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 67 m - Mill in the grounds of the Foyer Notre-Dame
  3. 2 : km 2.6 - alt. 81 m - Onnezies Wolf
  4. 3 : km 4.19 - alt. 104 m - Bois d'Angre
  5. 4 : km 5.11 - alt. 96 m - Autreppe
  6. 5 : km 7.08 - alt. 79 m - Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Chapel
  7. 6 : km 8.89 - alt. 83 m - Nature reserve
  8. 7 : km 9.96 - alt. 62 m - Chalet du Garde
  9. 8 : km 10.22 - alt. 64 m - Caillou-qui-Bique - Hogneau (rivière) - Affluant de la Haine
  10. 9 : km 11.65 - alt. 82 m - La Loquette
  11. 10 : km 12.62 - alt. 50 m - Sunken, muddy path
  12. 11 : km 15.98 - alt. 44 m - Sunken, muddy path
  13. 12 : km 18.06 - alt. 41 m - La Petite Honnelle
  14. S/E : km 18.49 - alt. 60 m - Place d'Audregnies

Notes

Please note: the trail can be very muddy in places after heavy rain. Please wear suitable footwear.

Worth a visit

A short distance from the trail: the Emile Verhaeren Museum

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