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
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.58 mi
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Average duration: 2h 05
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Difficulty: Easy
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 499 ft
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Descent: - 466 ft
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Highest point: 495 ft
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Lowest point: 95 ft
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Country: Belgium
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City: Mont-de-l'Enclus
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Start/End: N 50.759167° / E 3.485393°
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 302 ft - Café des Acacias
- 1 : mi 0.28 - alt. 295 ft - Enclos du Haut
- 2 : mi 1.05 - alt. 105 ft - Crossroads
- 3 : mi 1.52 - alt. 144 ft - Boskouter
- 4 : mi 2.19 - alt. 354 ft - Laces
- 5 : mi 2.52 - alt. 456 ft - Boswachtershuisje
- 6 : mi 3.32 - alt. 285 ft - Renard
- S/E : mi 3.58 - alt. 331 ft - Café des Acacias
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