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Markings: Yellow Rectangle
Type: circular loop
Atmosphere: woods, streams, small waterfalls, Ardennes landscape
Les Cascatelles starting from Hastière
This walk is one of the most charming in the area if you enjoy forest trails and rolling landscapes. The name ‘Cascatelles’ is well deserved: the route follows a stream that forms a series of small waterfalls, creating a cool and soothing atmosphere. It is a walk that alternates between shaded sections, gentle climbs and views over the Meuse valley. The Yellow Rectangle is easy to follow
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.19 mi -
Average duration: 3h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 584 ft -
Descent: - 571 ft -
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Highest point: 883 ft -
Lowest point: 305 ft
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 328 ft - Hastière-Lavaux
- 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 312 ft - Meuse (fleuve)
- 2 : mi 1.99 - alt. 312 ft - Waulsoet Dam - Meuse (fleuve)
- 3 : mi 2.42 - alt. 358 ft - Fourche
- 4 : mi 2.69 - alt. 577 ft - Grand Etang stream
- 5 : mi 3.63 - alt. 879 ft - N989
- 6 : mi 4.07 - alt. 823 ft - Fourche
- 7 : mi 4.89 - alt. 801 ft - Blaimont
- 8 : mi 5.82 - alt. 636 ft - N915
- 9 : mi 6.79 - alt. 351 ft - Hastière-par-Delà
- S/E : mi 7.19 - alt. 328 ft - Hastière-Lavaux
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Catcar
Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 02, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk along the river. We did the 7-kilometre route starting from Falmignoul. We took a detour through the woods, following the path rather than heading straight for the Meuse. This brought the total distance to 10 kilometres, but it meant we were able to enjoy some superb views. So I’d definitely recommend it. This walk along the river was ideal in the day’s very hot weather. We had a picnic on a table opposite the castle by the river and were lucky enough to see the ferryman at work. A really lovely time, then. There were very few walkers, so it was absolutely peaceful.
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