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Countryside and castles around Écaussinnes
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8.69 mi
+561 ft
-574 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Braine-le-Comte (Hainaut)
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.
Countryside and woods around Roisin and along the Grande Honnelle
7.28 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Honnelles (Hainaut)
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".
Arquennes, Bois d'Arpes and the old Brussels-Charleroi canal
7.02 mi
+279 ft
-299 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Seneffe (Hainaut)
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.
A loop on the heights of Aulne Abbey
4.39 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
Here is a short, easy walk in the woods of Leernes and along the Sambre.
Around Thuin
4.06 mi
+344 ft
-351 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
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.
Loop between Bomerée and Jamioulx
6.07 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Tilleul (Hainaut)
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.
A picturesque corner of the Borinage and the Harchies Marshes
8.11 mi
+79 ft
-108 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bernissart (Hainaut)
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.
Farms and castles around the Thure and Hante rivers
10.11 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
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.
Around the Rosseignies stream
4.67 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Pont-à-Celles (Hainaut)
Hike around the Rosseignies stream, at the top of a Senne watershed. Wide variety of surfaces and landscapes.
Circular of Bonne Espérance Abbey
5.66 mi
+230 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Estinnes (Hainaut)
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...
La Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal
6.41 mi
+171 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
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.
Cross-border walk to Lake Val Joly
14.05 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sivry-Rance (Hainaut)
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.
Les Longues Hayes
Tourist office
7.58 mi
+141 ft
-151 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
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.
The left bank of the Thure and the quarries at Bersillies-L'Abbaye
5.38 mi
+361 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
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.
From farm to farm around Buzet
5.53 mi
+66 ft
-72 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pont-à-Celles (Hainaut)
An easy route around the villages of Obaix and Buzet, passing by a few farms typical of the region.
From Plate Taille to Eau d'Heure
6.78 mi
+308 ft
-279 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Froidchapelle (Hainaut)
Hike mainly on Ravel routes, through woods, fields and along the shores of Lac de la Plate Taille.
A tour of the land of witches
6.97 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ellezelles (Hainaut)
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
Circular walk around Froyennes
3.88 mi
+135 ft
-148 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Tournai (Hainaut)
A walk to discover Froyennes (church, Château Beauregard, Saint-Éloi fountain, watermill) and the surrounding area. Please note: muddy paths in wet weather!
Discovering Haute Wanze
5.57 mi
+322 ft
-335 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
The Wanze is a small river that flows through Gottignies and into the Haine at Ville-sur-Haine. This walk takes us to the source of the river, which you can ford. It's a great way to discover the bucolic landscapes of this small village.
The flint walk in Nouvelles
3.20 mi
+171 ft
-161 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A country walk from the church in Nouvelles, discovering the flint site and enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding area. Sunken lanes, footpaths, panoramic views and information panels about the flint mines are all part of the itinerary.
Around the Bois de La Haye du Roeulx
5.32 mi
+171 ft
-157 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
This walk will allow you to discover the remarkable sites of the town of Le Roeulx and its bucolic landscapes.
On the banks of the Nimy Canal in Peronnes
9.97 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Antoing (Hainaut)
A walk along the towpaths of the new and old canals from Nimy to Péronnes.
At the start, you can admire the two giant locks that have replaced the eight locks that you will then pass as you walk down the old canal.
Admire the old lock houses on the old canal.
However, be careful in strong winds between points (8) and (9) as the trees are fragile and it is best to avoid this section.
The entire hike is on tarmac or paved paths.
Bois Là-Haut in Hyon
3.27 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
The Hyon waterfall, the Trouille river, quiet streets, paths, wooded and country lanes leading up to Bois là Haut enhance this 5 km walk, which is slightly steep in places. Information boards provide details about the history of the waterfall site.
Towards the Gerpinois countryside from Bouffioulx
9.85 mi
+436 ft
-423 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châtelet (Hainaut)
A walk that should delight everyone. RAVeL, paths, trails, country roads, woods and beautiful neighbourhoods are all on the menu for this walk.
Little Switzerland in the Rhone Valley
2.81 mi
+171 ft
-177 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Discover the village of Gottignies with its hills, valleys, magnificent panoramic views and tranquillity. A bucolic landscape waiting to be explored.
Circular around Saint-Denis
6.74 mi
+367 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Here is an exotic walk around the Étangs de Saint-Denis, which also passes through woods, fields and small streets.
Circular route starting from Hantes-Wihéries towards the Roman Bridge.
5.57 mi
+253 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
A magnificent 9 km hike, following the old tram line, with views of the Hantes valley and crossing the Roman bridge.
Discovering the 6 Périer
3.80 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Courcelles (Belgique) (Hainaut)
On the heights of the Courcelles slag heaps, the walk will lead you to well-hidden and unexpected paths. Starting from Saint-Barthélemy Church.
Canal, woods and ponds in Ploegsteert
14.62 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Comines-Warneton (Hainaut)
A long stroll across flat countryside with a nice little climb at the end.Only two slightly tricky sections, so an ideal walk in autumn and winter.The walk starts on a small road with few houses and therefore little traffic, before crossing Le Bizet via Les Voyettes.We then continue along the Canal and the beautiful Bayart Bridge, reserved for non-motorised traffic, then past a few ponds with facilities for storks, before finishing in the Bois de Ploegsteert.
Discovering Basse Wanze
7.16 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
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.
The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges
7.74 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Pleasant walk along the Ath-Blaton Canal and return through the woods of Belœil Castle.
The Baudour Woods (East)
7.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Easy hiking for pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders, and for every season: in spring there are pretty flowers, in autumn there are colours and mushrooms.
The Grandes Eaux departing from Thieu
3.36 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Louvière (Hainaut)
Departure from Place Hardat in Thieu (part of Le Roeulx).
Follow the two canals, the old and the new, from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine, discovering or rediscovering the engineering structures of the waterways (drawbridges, locks, lifts). Enjoy the peace and quiet as you stroll along the towpaths at your leisure.
Sambre and Biesmelle valleys in Thudinie
9.40 mi
+764 ft
-774 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
This circular route will take you on a tour of the Upper Sambre Valley, home to Lobbes and the medieval town of Thuin.
You can also admire the meanders of the Biesmelle river and take the RAVeL path, which runs alongside a tram line connecting Biesme-sous-Thuin to the Thuin tram museum.
Forest around the Marcinelle recreation centre
2.58 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charleroi (Hainaut)
Easy walk, very flat and accessible to all (except wheelchair users). A very pleasant outing that follows a stream resurgence after the quarry and the memorial.
Quévy-le-Grand and Champ d'Éole
4.08 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Quévy (Hainaut)
A lovely walk along paths and trails through fields and vineyards in a gently rolling landscape dotted with wind turbines and distant views.
The pretty rolling countryside of Thoricourt
4.51 mi
+89 ft
-82 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
Set off to explore the pretty village of Thoricourt, its castle and numerous small chapels.
From Binche to Vodgoriacum
4.01 mi
+256 ft
-279 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
A walk starting from the centre of Binche to discover the town’s and the region’s medieval and ancient past.
The Stambruges Forest, the Bouillante Spring and Belœil Castle
8.95 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Discover the undivided forest of Stambruges, its avenues and paths, and the mystery of the Fontaine Bouillante. Follow the narrow streets of Belœil and Stambruges and marvel at the Château du Prince de Ligne, the ‘Belgian Versailles’.
Two other walks are available: “The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges” and “The Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal”. This one is intended as a summary of the two (excluding the Mer de Sable) but follows different paths and lanes.
From the old canals to the new canal between Seneffe and Godarville
6.71 mi
+184 ft
-174 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Seneffe (Hainaut)
Here is a pleasant circular route mainly along the water’s edge with an unusual point of interest. To explore it properly, bring a torch. You’ll be able to see inside the Godarville boat tunnel, though without actually entering it. Those with a keen eye will spot here and there remnants of times gone by, such as landing stages, bollards or mooring posts, and a variety of birds, including cormorants.
Between two waters from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine
2.37 mi
+135 ft
-128 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Louvière (Hainaut)
As you travel along both the old and new canals, journey from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine whilst discovering or rediscovering the engineering structures of the waterways (drawbridges, locks and lifts, etc.). Enjoy the peace and quiet as you stroll at your leisure along the towpaths.
Circular route in the foothills of the Pays des Collines
14.35 mi
+479 ft
-509 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ellezelles (Hainaut)
Here is a unique route that takes in some of the less-visited corners of the Pays des Collines Nature Reserve and ventures into the hills between Ellezelles and Flobecq. It offers the chance to visit the nature reserve’s eco-museum and two beautiful churches, those of Flobecq and Wodecq.
River, railway and geological heritage trail in Bernissart
6.94 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bernissart (Hainaut)
A walk that follows the old Pommeroeul–Antoing and Blaton–Ath canals, takes the old L80/78A Blaton–Bernissart railway line, and ends with country lanes running alongside the geological trail of the Bernissart Museum.
Route of the two cycle paths
6.56 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dour (Hainaut)
A walk through woods and fields in the Hauts Pays Nature Reserve.
Circular route around the mill farm in Sars-la-Bruyère
4.76 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Frameries (Hainaut)
Country lanes and the edge of the forest feature on this gentle seven-kilometre route.
A tour of Le Roeulx
5.28 mi
+108 ft
-125 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
A picturesque tour of the town of Le Roeulx and its surroundings.
The Wanze Valley starting from Gottignies
7.81 mi
+410 ft
-404 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Explore the beautiful Rhône countryside and follow the meandering course of this pretty little river. An easy walk, with no large forests to cross but vast landscapes along dirt tracks.
Bois de la Provision from Lombise
6.95 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lens (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Wander through the quiet streets, narrow lanes and footpaths of the pretty villages of Lombise and Cambron-Saint-Vincent. Take the Chemin Royal and discover the two châteaux nestled in this beautiful countryside.
Le Canal historique et l'héritage minier de Houdeng-Aimeries
8.26 mi
+312 ft
-344 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Louvière (Hainaut)
The appeal of this walk lies in the way it combines the region’s mining history with the tranquil beauty of the historic Canal du Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring its boat lifts—now operational again—and other infrastructure dating back over 100 years, bearing witness to the ingenuity of their designers.
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