Between the Herve bocage and the Ardennes massif lies the historic town of Limbourg.

Limbourg dominates the region from its rocky outcrop. In this ancient fortress, it is pleasant to stroll through the streets and around Place Saint-Georges. With its preserved charm inherited from the Middle Ages, exceptional monuments and splendid views of the surrounding area, it is truly a rare gem in Wallonia!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 163 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 304 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 204 m

Description of the walk

Go to the car park of the Goé football club, Rue Vesdray. To do this, leave the N620 road on the left and turn left after crossing the bridge over the Vesdre.

(S/E) With your back to the football club hall, follow the path along the Vesdre. At the cross, continue straight ahead.

(1) When you reach a footbridge on the left of the path, cross the meadow on the left until you reach the next footbridge in front of you. At this point, turn right towards the next footbridge, which leads to a forest path. Continue straight ahead.

(2) At the end of this forest path, continue straight ahead. Then cross a footbridge on the left side of the path, cross the meadows and reach the footbridge leading to a path. Take it on the left and reach a crossroads with five paths.

(3) Head right and turn onto the first path on the left. When you reach a road, turn right towards the hamlet of Rünschen.

(4) At the first houses in the hamlet, turn left and then turn right onto a path. At the end of this path, cross the meadows and turn right onto a path that leads to the Croix de Belle Vue. Go through the stile on the left and cross the meadows to reach a path. Turn right to reach the edge of the football pitch. Continue to the right and you will reach the banks of the Vesdre.

(5) Keep left to follow the river and reach Avenue Victor David. Cross it carefully and turn left. Cross the Vesdre and turn right to reach Rue de la Bêverie. Follow it to the right and arrive at the foot of the climb to Limbourg.

(6) Take the steps and follow the winding path. At the top, turn left and enter the historic town. Take the first path on the left and you will reach Place Saint-Georges. Cross the square.

(7) At the end of the square, go straight ahead and after the bend, take the path downhill on the left. At the bottom, take the path on the left to reach the entrance to Goé.

(8) After the farm, continue for a few metres and take the path on the right. At the church, turn left and walk past Goé Castle.

(9) Continue straight ahead after the château. (Please note that the château is somewhat hidden behind foliage and if you are not paying attention, you may pass by without noticing it.) Cross the Goé road (N620) with caution, turn left after the bridge over the Vesdre and head for the car park of the Goé football club (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 212 m - Goé football pitch Rue Vesdray. Walk along the - Vesdre (rivière)- Belgique à finaliser
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 222 m - Stepladder
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 283 m - Dirt road
  4. 3 : km 2.06 - alt. 297 m - The 5 paths
  5. 4 : km 2.75 - alt. 287 m - Croix Belle vue
  6. 5 : km 4.71 - alt. 211 m - On the banks of the Vesdre
  7. 6 : km 5.91 - alt. 210 m - Rue de la Bêverie trail
  8. 7 : km 6.65 - alt. 283 m - Place Saint-Georges
  9. 8 : km 7.78 - alt. 240 m - Farm
  10. 9 : km 8.35 - alt. 219 m - Goé Castle
  11. S/E : km 8.74 - alt. 212 m - Goé football pitch Rue Vesdray

Worth a visit

Visit Limbourg and its historic centre. Housed in the listed building of the former Justice of the Peace on Place Saint-Georges, the Espace ARVO is a must-see during your visit to Limbourg! On the ground floor, the tourist information point will provide you with all the information you need to plan your visit. You will also find a model of the village as it was in 1632. Upstairs, an art gallery hosts exhibitions of various art forms throughout the year.

The Gileppe Dam.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
michel docquier
michel docquier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb route with beautiful views. The only downside is at point 4, at the ladder. You have to go under the electric fence (or over it!) and follow the fence on the left to the end of the meadow, where a very narrow passage allows you to cross into the other meadow on the left. Head down towards the football pitches and turn left towards a metal barrier, passing to the right of it (narrow passage) and joining a path that descends to the football pitches.

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Salomédcpm
Salomédcpm

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk!

The only downside was that the meadows were marshy, which is normal for late November, but it sometimes made it difficult to access the climbing frames.

But it's a walk to keep in mind for sunnier days!

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Pierdemol
Pierdemol

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is very interesting and the scenery is magnificent.
Please note that at km 6, near the Vesdre, the proposed route no longer exists, probably due to the floods of 2021. You will need to take a detour along a paved road, which is easy to follow and takes you back to the same place. It is only a very short detour that runs alongside the Vesdre a little further away.

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Allemand JM
Allemand JM

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk through meadows, forest paths and trails. Few roads and little asphalt. The route takes you to Limbourg, a medieval town that is well worth a visit. You will need to download the route onto your smartphone as the description leaves something to be desired in places. A few examples:
At point 2, at the end of the forest path, continue straight ahead until you see a footbridge on the left side of the path. Take this footbridge and cross the meadows...
At point 4: We turned right at the first path because there are two. When we reached the Belle Vue cross, there was a footbridge. This had been closed off and electrified by the farmer. We went further along the path to see if we could turn left, but we strayed from our route. You therefore need to return to the meadow on the left at the footbridge and cross the meadow to reach a path that leads to the football pitch.
At point 5: when you have crossed the Vesdre via the bridge, turn right, pass the fire station on your left and a little further on, take a path on the left on the hillside, which climbs up to Limbourg.
At point 9: the castle is actually a large white house in the background on your right.

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Pierre Alleman
Pierre Alleman

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

at point '4'
...Pass the ladder on the left and cross the meadows to reach a
path. Go right to reach the edge of the football field

The ladder is fenced off and electrified.

Continue straight ahead and turn left as soon as possible, crossing a residential area to reach the main road below. Follow it to reach the football pitch. Cross the road at a small park and follow the Vesdre river to continue towards Limbourg village.

Otherwise, OK. Magnificent scenery.

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massinandre
massinandre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Wonderful walk. Thank you.
A wonderful discovery of a part of the Vesdre Valley that I didn't know. The historic town of Limbourg is well worth a visit.
Be careful of animals when crossing the meadows (dairy cows, horses, etc.).
A small comment regarding point 8 of the description: "At the farm, continue for a few metres and take the path on the right."
I would write 'after the farm' instead (there is actually a first path on the right opposite the farm).
"Pass in front of Goé Castle." Be careful, as the castle is somewhat hidden behind foliage and if you are not paying attention, you will pass it without seeing it.

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