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Apart from Barvaux, which has been converted into a reception hall, of the various castles, it is Somal (in the municipality of Somme-Leuze) that can best be admired from the public highway.
In contrast, another castle – off the route – is hidden away at the bottom of a clearing, with no access other than a small cul-de-sac road.
Although mainly through woodland, this walk takes you through countryside where you may be lucky enough to spot a bird of prey circling overhead or a black stork soaring majestically above.
The paths and trails are generally in good condition... except for one, which is very little used, between fields and forest on the outskirts of Somal.
The castles from Barvaux-Condroz
Set off to discover the few "visible" castles during a hike that is mainly through forest in the beautiful valleys of the Namur Condroz.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 19.91 km -
Average duration: 6h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 360 m -
Descent: - 368 m -
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Highest point: 338 m -
Lowest point: 197 m
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 291 m - Church of Barvaux-Condroz
- S/E : km 19.91 - alt. 291 m
Notes
No shops along the route
Worth a visit
The castles you can see are those of Barvaux-Condroz, Ramezée and Somal.
On the way back, admire the Chêne au Gibet (shortly before km 18) and the wild boar farm just before joining the N983.
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