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Nécropole franco-allemande (Maissin) - Belgique walks
A bit of history in the woods around Maissin
Visorando Member
8.17 mi
+719 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Libin (Province de Luxembourg)
Maissin, a village forming part of the very new Southern Ardennes Nature Park, was the scene of a bloody battle between the German and French armies on 22 and 23 August 1914. It was the only engagement won by the French in Belgium. Starting from the Pierre Massé military cemetery, discover the sites of the old, original cemeteries, as well as La Mambore and its llamas, the Pont de la Justice, the Roche des Nutons and the Pont Marie-Thérèse.
The two waters from Lesse
11.69 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,024 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Libin (Province de Luxembourg)
Set off on a walk themed around water and the forest from the hamlet of Lesse.The two main rivers in the region are the Our and the Lesse, which converge less than 2 km from the starting point.
Walks near Nécropole franco-allemande (Maissin) - Belgique
Villance – Bané Bivouac
17.24 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,033 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Libin (Province de Luxembourg)
This first section runs along the western and southern boundaries of the municipality of Libin. Discover the Anloy military cemetery and the First World War memorial steles in Ochamps. Pass close to the Source de la Lesse and finish at the Bané campsite.
From Carlsbourg to Paliseul (long version via Our)
13.85 mi
+1,001 ft
-935 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Paliseul (Province de Luxembourg)
The walk starts at Carlsbourg station and winds its way between the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg, through pastures, farmland and forests. Passing through Our, Wallonia’s most beautiful village, it ends at Paliseul station.
Idyllic Ardennes from Graide
12.16 mi
+919 ft
-945 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bièvre (Province de Namur)
The walk starts at Graide-station in the province of Namur and winds its way through pastures, Christmas tree plantations and forests. You’ll pass by the Étangs des Tranlets, the old mill on the Ruisseau du Ruaumoulin and the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Chapel in Oizy, before finally ending at Carlsbourg station in the province of Luxembourg.
Bané Campsite – Villance
15.10 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,716 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Libin (Province de Luxembourg)
This second section runs along the eastern boundary of the municipality of Libin. After a night at the Bané campsite, explore the Anciennes Troufferies Nature Reserve and the Noire Eau valley as it joins the Lomme, before finishing at the former kaolin quarry in Libin.
Circular of the great REX from Botassart
7.23 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,854 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
Circular passing by the resting place of the great L.D.
A route with elevation changes and beautiful scenery, but not too difficult. You can even avoid getting your feet wet. About 4½ hours of walking at a good pace.
Rochehaut – Bouillon
7.89 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
The starting point, the Rochehaut viewpoint, is one of the region’s most beautiful spots, offering a bird’s-eye view of a circular bend in the River Semois and the little village of Frahant. As for the finishing point, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions, with its superb fortified castle perched above the town. In between, along the way, there are forests, steep ascents and descents, and magnificent scenery. Accommodation at the Youth Hostel.