Farms and the Old Convent around Bolland

Crossing through Bois Bolland. Discover old farmhouses typical of the Pays de Herve.
A 6.6 km walk through a hilly region, ideal for families, but not suitable for pushchairs due to the need to navigate over stepping stones. Wellies recommended.
Follow the Yellow Rectangle markings.
Walk suggested by the Pays de Herve.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.07 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 518 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 502 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,109 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 673 ft

Description of the walk

Park either in the car park in front of the old castle: Rue des Doyards, 54 - 4653 Bolland or at Place du Wirhet - 4653 Bolland.

(S/E) In front of the old castle, cross the street then head uphill along Rue de Noblehaye, passing near the Chapel of Notre Dame des Vertus and reaching the Bolland football pitch.

(1) Take the sharp left turn onto Rue Lescours, and at the T-junction (crossroads), turn right to reach a junction with a path blocked by a barrier.

(2) Take this small path, pass through the middle of meadows and cross Rue des Doyards with care. Take the path opposite, then cross Rue Sarémont and continue along Chemin de Havremont. At the end of the path, take the Yellow Rectangle-marked trail through the meadow and arrive at a ford.

(3) Cross the ford and turn left. Head towards the Vieux Couvent farm, then continue along the path of the same name until you reach a four-way crossroads.

(4) Leave Rue Neuve Cour on your right and take the path on the left into the woods. Make sure you follow the edge of the meadow, as the woods are private. You will reach the junction of Rue Dessus-le-Bois and Rue Thier Fouarge.

(5) Turn left onto Rue Thier Fouarge, then onto Place du Wirhet to reach the car park at Château de Bolland (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 810 ft - Car park at Château de Bolland
  2. 1 : mi 1.24 - alt. 1,109 ft - Bolland football pitch
  3. 2 : mi 1.65 - alt. 1,004 ft - Small gate behind the houses
  4. 3 : mi 2.28 - alt. 1,007 ft - Crossing the ford
  5. 4 : mi 2.96 - alt. 1,037 ft - Entering the woods
  6. 5 : mi 3.66 - alt. 951 ft - Rue Thier Fouarge
  7. S/E : mi 4.07 - alt. 804 ft - Car park at Château de Bolland

Notes

Sturdy footwear required: there is a ford to cross.
Passage over stepping stones: pushchairs and wheelbarrows are difficult to manage.
After (2) in the meadows, look out for ducks, goats and other small animals.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Dom6
Dom6

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very well

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User 3582395

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in a beautiful region.
We regretted the excessive amount of time spent on roads and tarmac paths.

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Ledid69
Ledid69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful scenery, but lots of tarmac roads.

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Jjwjjw1911
Jjwjjw1911

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A really lovely walk. It’s best to start from Place Wirhet, as that’s where the information is displayed on the tourist map. Starting from the castle, we missed the information before setting off.
I enjoyed following the Pays de Herve signposts. We had plenty of time to enjoy the view. Sometimes hikers go to great lengths to plan commando-style routes where you’re glued to your screen, your compass, and… you miss out on the walk.
For the ford crossing, a brand-new platform has been installed, so no worries.
Very hilly, but my wife, who finds walking difficult, managed it well with her walking poles.
It was brilliant, thank you very much

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