A short circular walk starting from Aulne Abbey
Amidst stone, woodland and tradition, this walk begins with an ascent through the forest, continues through the undergrowth before skirting a clearing, and follows a track through the fields to the abbey.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.91 mi -
Average duration: 1h 35 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 302 ft -
Descent: - 302 ft -
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Highest point: 682 ft -
Lowest point: 367 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 381 ft - Car park - Abbaye d'Aulne
- 1 : mi 0.12 - alt. 374 ft - Crossroads - Sambre à finaliser
- 2 : mi 0.49 - alt. 577 ft - Junction
- 3 : mi 1.63 - alt. 515 ft - Junction
- 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 492 ft - T-junction
- 5 : mi 2.48 - alt. 440 ft - T-junction
- 6 : mi 2.8 - alt. 367 ft - Crossroads
- S/E : mi 2.91 - alt. 381 ft - Car park - Abbaye d'Aulne
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+574 ft
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