Caves and resurgences near Han-sur-Lesse

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This beautiful nature walk takes you close to Belgium's most famous resurgences: the Lomme and the Lesse, as well as the associated caves. It also offers some lovely views of the surrounding valleys.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.42 mi
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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: + 1,066 ft
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    Descent: - 1,066 ft
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    Highest point: 1,066 ft
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    Lowest point: 486 ft
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Resurgence of the Lomme

Description of the walk

(1) In the event of flooding, the route along the Lomme is impassable... you can easily and safely go and see the resurgence (4) but you will have to retrace your steps to the point (1) and take the other path.

(3) The Éprave cave is closed and cannot be visited.

(4) Long suspected of being a resurgence of the Lomme and/or the Wamme, this exsurgence near the Éprave Cave was only formally recognised as a resurgence of the Lomme in July 2011 when the river bed was completely dry 2,400 metres upstream from the site.

(11) From the Griffaloux viewpoint, in good weather, you can see the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in the distance, in the woods north of Éprave, as well as the wind turbines on the plateau overlooking the Meuse, about 30 km away.

(12) The Han-sur-Lesse cave is considered the most beautiful cave in Europe and can be visited during the season (check opening hours). The visit can be combined with a tour of the animal park to the Belvaux chasm, where the Lesse disappears underground some 1,100 metres as the crow flies from the cave exit.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 522 ft - Nature car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 620 ft - Flood diversion
  3. 2 : mi 0.32 - alt. 591 ft - Viewpoint
  4. 3 : mi 0.41 - alt. 584 ft - Éprave Cave
  5. 4 : mi 0.47 - alt. 554 ft - Resurgence of the Lomme - Lomme (rivière) - Belgique
  6. 5 : mi 1.1 - alt. 614 ft - N86
  7. 6 : mi 1.68 - alt. 728 ft - Viewpoint
  8. 7 : mi 2.41 - alt. 778 ft - Viewpoint
  9. 8 : mi 2.56 - alt. 751 ft - Viewpoint
  10. 9 : mi 3.22 - alt. 820 ft - Fond Saint-Martin
  11. 10 : mi 5.47 - alt. 974 ft - Fork
  12. 11 : mi 7 - alt. 728 ft - Griffaloux viewpoint
  13. 12 : mi 8.58 - alt. 518 ft - Resurgence of the Lesse - lesse (rivière) - Belgique
  14. 13 : mi 9.12 - alt. 505 ft - Drî Hamptay
  15. 14 : mi 9.7 - alt. 554 ft - Malisprè
  16. S/E : mi 10.42 - alt. 522 ft - Nature car park

Notes

The hike starts from the small car park in the countryside near the Lomme resurgence, as all car parks in Han-sur-Lesse are pay-and-display. An alternative route is available at km 3.8, along the road to Hamerenne.

Worth a visit

The caves of Han, its wildlife park, the Belvaux chasm.

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