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Villers-la-Ville Abbey
A short walk in Villers-la-Ville
This short (spring) walk takes you from the centre of Villers-la-Ville towards the Rigenée golf course and the countryside around Sart-Dames-Avelines and Le Châtelet, before climbing up to the Plateau des 4 Chênes.
With no other aim than to stretch your legs, this route presents no particular difficulty whilst offering an outing in the fresh air, whether on your own, with family or with friends.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.20 mi -
Average duration: 2h 35 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 217 ft -
Descent: - 200 ft -
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Highest point: 495 ft -
Lowest point: 328 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Start/End: N 50.576544° / E 4.530617° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 328 ft - Villers-la-Ville car park
- 1 : mi 0.14 - alt. 338 ft - Former Hollers Mill
- 2 : mi 0.79 - alt. 449 ft - Rigenée
- 3 : mi 1.19 - alt. 440 ft - Rigenée Golf Course
- 4 : mi 2.23 - alt. 427 ft - Le Châtelet
- 5 : mi 3.47 - alt. 492 ft - Crossroads
- 6 : mi 3.99 - alt. 476 ft - Les 4 Chênes
- S/E : mi 5.2 - alt. 328 ft - Villers-la-Ville car park
Worth a visit
Reviews and comments
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Ease of following the route
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Route interest
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ArinaTomberg
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 08, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A lovely walk through farmland, farms and golf courses. Although there isn’t a detailed route description, it’s easy to find your way using the app.
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