Hainaut walks

This is an easy walk, about an hour's drive from Brussels. You will discover the two castles of Écaussinnes as you walk through the forest, along country roads and paths with the Ronquières Tower as a landmark.

Straddling the French-Belgian border, take a short, hilly walk to discover the countryside and woods around Roisin. Part of the route follows the course of the Grande Honnelle, a charming stream. The route also passes by the famous "Caillou qui Bique".

An easy walk through the pretty region of Arquennes, along paths, country lanes, woodland edges and the Ravel cycle route, returning along the Charleroi/Brussels canal. The route is almost entirely car-free.

Here is a short, easy walk in the woods of Leernes and along the Sambre.

A pleasant circular walk in the woods near Charleroi. Discover part of the Eau d'Heure valley and the charming village of Jamioulx. The Eau d'Heure is a small river that flows into the Sambre at Marchienne-au-Pont. It gets its name from its unique ability to rise in an hour and fall just as quickly.

Around Thuin, a charming little fortified town, this short hike partly follows the Ravel 3 and Ravel line 109/2, passing through typical streets on the ramparts of Thuin and the magnificent Grand Bon Dieu woods.

This is an easy walk to visit a picturesque corner of the Borinage region along old miners' paths and discover the charm of the Harchies marshes.

Start this loop at the Roman bridge in Montignies-Saint-Christophe. This circuit will take you through the countryside and woods, as well as past some characterful buildings between Montignies-Saint-Christophe and Solre-sur-Sambre. Throughout this loop, you will enjoy exploring all types of terrain and appreciating the rural character of this region.

Hike around the Rosseignies stream, at the top of a Senne watershed. Wide variety of surfaces and landscapes.

Long hike starting from Sautin in the municipality of Sivry-Rance, through the Bois de Bruyère towards Lac du Val Joly, in the French municipality of Eppe-Sauvage, partly following the Transylvestre andGR®®125Tour de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse trails. Wooded and rural, the route alternates between forest trails, country lanes and local roads.

An easy walk accessible to all at Mer de Sable, in the undivided forest of Stambruges, to discover the Fontaine Bouillante and return along the Blaton-Ath canal on the towpath.

La Haye du Roeulx is the wooded area that surrounds our small princely town to the north-northeast. In addition to exploring our countryside and woods, this route will allow you to discover the town centre of Le Roeulx and its sights.

For this circular, park in the small car park in front of Bonne Espérance Abbey. On your return, you can enjoy a beer or a slice of sugar tart...

Set off to explore the woods and traces of quarrying activity in the valley and play at crossing the border in the footsteps of customs officers and smugglers.

An easy route around the villages of Obaix and Buzet, passing by a few farms typical of the region.

A walk to discover Froyennes (church, Château Beauregard, Saint-Éloi fountain, watermill) and the surrounding area. Please note: muddy paths in wet weather!

Admire the landscape of the Canal du Centre, the century-old drawbridges and the lifts that operate solely on hydraulic power.

Here is the route for a beautiful walk around Ellezelles (Picardy Wallonia). This circuit will take you to the heights of this locality, renowned for being a hotbed of witches. Capital of the Pays des Collines, it is particularly attractive to walkers for the quality of its paths and trails and its landscapes.The hike is located west of Ellezelles and passes through farmland. Please note that the witches and works of art are not on this circuit, but on the Sentier de l'étrange (Path of Strangeness), which follows another route marked with this name, east of Ellezelles

Discover Gottignies and Ville-sur-Haine as you follow the meandering course of the Wanze. This river, which can also be spelled "Wance", rises in Montauban and flows through the small village of Gottignies before joining the Haine in Ville-sur-Haine.

This walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the Harchies marshes, following the towpath of the old Antoing-Pommerœul canal, joining the RAVeL cycle path on the former railway line between Blaton and Bernissart, going around Lake Bernissart and finally taking you into the countryside on the old railway line (not developed) that connected the Sartis coal mine to Bernissart station.

Take the time to visit the Notre Dame de Mouligneau chapel, which is magnificent. Stay on the paths and remember that if you have a dog with you, it must be kept on a leash.

Starting from the dinosaur car park in Merbes-le-Château, the walk offers a loop through the Upper Sambre Valley, passing by the first two locks on the Belgian side and through the countryside overlooking the Hantes Valley.The route follows two pretty little sections of the tram line that once linked Binche to Montignies-Saint-Christophe.The architectural highlight of the route is the magnificent Château de Solre-sur-Sambre.

At the start, the hike offers an outdoor visit to the Château d'Ham-sur-Heure and the Sentier des Prairies du Château, which leads to the station, passing close to a waterfall and a half-bridge over the Eau d'Heure. After the station, the hike takes you over hill and dale through the forest for about 4.5 km before moving decisively into the countryside until you return to Ham-sur-Heure.

A picturesque tour will allow you to discover the charm of Le Roeulx, guiding you through its characterful houses and iconic monuments. This town has managed to preserve its rural atmosphere while offering architectural treasures to explore.

Start and finish at the car park of the Irish Tower in the Peace Park in Messines. The Peace Park on Ireland Island commemorates the Battle of the Mines in 1917. At the time, Irish Catholic and Protestant soldiers fought side by side. Young Irish people helped build the tower as a sign of reconciliation. This site offers a magnificent view of the surrounding hilly landscape. Hike without description to be followed with the Visorando app.

Start and finish at the car park near Bizet Church via the Ornithological Nature Reserve and Rue de la Howarderie in Ploegsteert. This route crosses a muddy farm track during winter. Hike without description to be followed using the Visorando app.

Departure and arrival at the Rue du Touquet car park near the Ploegsteert brickworks via the Howarderie and the Ploegsteert Ornithological Nature Reserve. Located in the heart of the Lys Valley, this remarkable 100-hectare site is a treat for bird lovers. Hike without description to be followed using the Visorando app.

A lovely route along country lanes and footpaths. Discover the beautiful Noirchain slag heap and the secret paths of the old Ciply quarries. Lovely views from the fields and the charm of shaded paths make for a pleasant walk, despite the noise of the motorway at the very end of the route.

This hike takes you on a journey of discovery through a secret corner of the Pays des Collines, where water, stone and legends come together in an enchanting setting.Follow the Tordoir stream, between meadows and ancient paths, towards Le Quesnoit, Marloyau and the Ferme de Cambroncheau, witnesses to a rural past that is still alive today.At the Philosopher's Cross, nature invites you to be silent: it is said that a wise man meditated here, or that a pilgrim found peace here.The Ronsart stream will then lead you to the mysterious Lanterne, where a strange flame is said to shine from time to time.Hubermont and Montagne Taverne reveal the geology of the area: sand, silt and iron-rich stones are home to rare flora and discreet fauna.The return via the Étrange trail concludes this walk through nature and mystery.

This beautiful circular loop allows you to discover the tranquillity of the countryside and forest in the triangle formed by the communes of Beaumont-Sivry-Rance and Solre-le-Château, as well as the Château de Lanthier, a magnificent white spot in its forest setting.

Start and finish at the car park on Route des Docks in Comines B. This walk partly follows the route des Tilleuls on the French side It is possible to start the walk from Quai Verboeckhoven in Warneton

This route through the Comines countryside is accessible all year round, although the best time to visit is from April to October. The hedges of trees and shrubs that separate the fields protect them from temperature fluctuations. They also help to slow down soil erosion by regulating water runoff and maintaining the flora and fauna.The alignments along the paths and roads are made up of pollarded willows or poplars.

Departure and arrival at the Moulin Soete car park in Comines-Ten-Brielen via the countryside of Kruiseke in Wervik and Houthem Passing by the Ravenstein vineyard in Wervik-Kruiseke and the Ferme Bleue vineyard.

The Parc des Prés de la Lys is a place for walking, heritage and wetland conservation, a picnic area, promoting soft mobility, etc. Its recent development (2022), still in progress, also offers a magnificent view of the two Comines, municipalities on the banks of the Lys. Hike without description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Eglise, Wulvergem, the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre and the British Memorial in Ploegsteert. Pass through dirt tracks that cross agricultural areas. Hike without description to be followed using the Visorando app.

Start and finish at the car park in front of the British memorial in Ploegsteert via the historic site of the Christmas Truce memorial and Rosenberg. Pass by Wallonia's only hop farm, called Forrest Farm. Hike without description, to be followed using the Visorando app.

Start and finish at the car park in front of the British memorial in Ploegsteert. You can also start from the main square in Ploegsteert. The route crosses a field, so check the weather before setting off. Some paths are quite muddy in winter. Hikes without description, to be followed using the Visorando app.

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the countryside of Neuve Église and Rosenberg, the Bois de la Hutte and the Plugstreet interpretation centre This walk crosses dirt tracks and farmland, some of which are muddy during the winter.

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British Memorial, Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve-Eglise. The route crosses a cornfield.

Start and finish at the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert via the Plugstreet Interpretation Centre, the British memorial, the Bois de la Hutte and the countryside around Neuve Église The walk crosses a field of crops and muddy, slippery dirt tracks, especially in winter.

Departure from the car park on the main square in Ploegsteert centre via the countryside of Neuve-Église. Pass by the farms. Dirt track to the border with Neuve-Église. Then a paved path and return via a dirt track. Pass through the Bois de la Hutte at the end of the route. Hike without description to be followed using the Visorando app.

Start at Café des Acacias, which has ample parking. The first part of the walk is on the GR® 122 before entering the forest. It is a lovely walk with benches and picnic areas. The path is very easy going with pine needles. Refreshments are available (with terrace) at Café des Acacias. A very pleasant walk in dry weather

Loop between bocage and woods, from the Eau d'Eppe to the Ry de Fromont. Montbliart is a small village in Belgium surrounded by hamlets and farms. The built heritage is typical.Montbliart was also home to an academy of surrealist artists (painters and poets) who created an art magazine, the Daily-Bul (information panels in front of the village hall).

The name of this village is said to come from the presence of a Roman villa built along the Haine River. The name evolved over the centuries, becoming 'Villa-Super-Hoeniam' (1240), 'Ville-Sour-Haine' (1293), 'Ville-sur-Haysne' (1660) and 'Ville-Sur-Heine' (1744). This walk will take you mainly along the towpaths of the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Centre Historique.

A little countryside, a little forest, a little town, a little of the Sambre with a lock and an old drawbridge, the Abbey of Aulne, Thuin, Hourpes, its strange castle and lots of forest to finish off – that's what's on the programme for this walk.

The large Chimay forest can be reached by first crossing some pretty countryside. And it's the same again for a kilometre as you leave the woods to the south-east of Seloignes. The end, from km 14, is back in the countryside.

Les Bons Villers, Villers-Perwin, Villers-la-Ville... these three Villers, among the many others in Wallonia, share the border between Hainaut and Walloon Brabant on a plain called Chassart, named after the prosperous factories built inthe 19th centuryby the Chassart family just a few miles away.Countryside, countryside and more countryside: that's what you'll find on this refreshing ride.

The central canal and the historic canal have joined forces with a short stretch of the Haine to create a delightful walk along the water.

Short walk along a small section of the Ravel and around the bottom of the Levant slag heap. You will see the Levant site and the remains of the old coal mine.If you're feeling brave, you can climb up there.

A hike that offers panoramic views of magnificent valleys and, above all, the Wanze. Gottignies is a beautiful village in the municipality of Le Roeulx, nestled between two hills. The church of St Léger has recently been renovated. Several walking routes are available. Here, the 20 km route is used by the village walking group, "Les Marcheurs Gottignards"