Short circular loop through the Bois de Bérinnes in Genappe

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A short, almost entirely shaded circular loop in the beautiful little Bois de Bérinnes forest in Genappe. Part of the route runs alongside the Ry d'Hez stream, which has been transformed by beavers. At the start and end of the walk, there are views of some very pretty gardens.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 49 m
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    Descent: - 46 m
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    Highest point: 152 m
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    Lowest point: 106 m
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More Belgian humour at the start of the walk
The Manneken Pis of the Bois de Bérinnes

Description of the walk

Departure: in Google Maps, enter "Rue Ry d'Hez 21/19, 1470 Genappe"; there are always a few parking spaces available at this location.

(S/E) Take trail no. 139 through the Bois de Bérinnes, following the Ry d'Hez.

(1) Leave trail no. 137 (the return trail) on your left. Continue along the Ry d'Hez until you reach a crossroads near the edge of the woods.

(2) Turn left and walk along the edge of the woods (woods on your left, field on your right).

(3) Turn left onto trail no. 137. You will arrive at the intersection with trail no. 139, which you already passed on the way there.

(1) Follow trail no. 139 to the right and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 106 m
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 122 m - Intersection of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.51 - alt. 150 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 1.94 - alt. 143 m - Intersection
  5. S/E : km 3.07 - alt. 106 m

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 1035614

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, invigorating walk that isn't too long on this sunny autumn day. The only tricky part is finding the starting point and parking!

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Courry
Courry

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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