Près Rosières Nature Reserve
Tucked away in the lush Mark Valley lies Belgium’s only bi-communal nature reserve: the Rietbeemd or Prés Rosières. This 80-hectare reserve is a designated Natura 2000 site, part of which is designated as a quiet zone.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.81 mi -
Average duration: 3h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 121 ft -
Descent: - 138 ft -
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Highest point: 177 ft -
Lowest point: 43 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 85 ft - Deux-Acren
- 1 : mi 0.75 - alt. 56 ft - Dendre (rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de l'Escaut
- 2 : mi 1.83 - alt. 56 ft - Marcq (rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de la Dendre
- 3 : mi 4.25 - alt. 49 ft - Marcq (rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de la Dendre
- 4 : mi 6.43 - alt. 49 ft - Walk along the lake
- 5 : mi 7.35 - alt. 49 ft - Lock - Dendre (rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de l'Escaut
- S/E : mi 7.81 - alt. 85 ft - Deux-Acren
Other walks in the area
The Dendre and the Marcq at the start of the route in Deux-Acren
Visorando Member
5.86 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lessines (Hainaut)
Come and discover this pleasant walk around Deux-Acren, in the heart of the countryside, along the Dendre or the Marcq, passing through the woods to explore a nature reserve
From the Flemish Ardennes to the Pays des Collines
13.89 mi
+633 ft
-643 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Flandre-Orientale
A cross-border walk between East Flanders and Hainaut. This route takes in a varied landscape, mainly rural, but also featuring hedgerows and woodland. The terrain remains gentle in this undulating region.
Ghislenghien - Coqueréaumont
16.24 mi
+430 ft
-374 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lessines (Hainaut)
This third stage links two small villages in northern Hainaut: Ghislenghien and Coqueréaumont. It passes through Ath, where there are sports shops. This walk allows you to discover the two Dendre rivers, the eastern one flowing into the western one within the town, and to walk along the Way of St James. The route then heads back into the countryside, which is very hilly, heading westwards.
Circular route starting from Hellebecq
3.89 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
A circular route through the hills above Hellebecq via quiet side streets, village paths and a section of the former Railway Line 94. Part of the evening walks organised by the ‘Plaisir de la marche Silly’ walking group.
5 km walk from Flobecq
3.14 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Flobecq (Hainaut)
Adeps 5 km walk in Flobecq🍀
Paths and quiet country lanes, easy route, no uphill sections
A few benches along the way to rest
Various animals add to the scenery (donkeys, cows, horses, sheep) 😊
Wodecq, between streams and mysteries in the Pays des Collines
10.70 mi
+509 ft
-522 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ellezelles (Hainaut)
This hike takes you on a journey of discovery through a secret corner of the Pays des Collines, where water, stone and legends come together in an enchanting setting.Follow the Tordoir stream, between meadows and ancient paths, towards Le Quesnoit, Marloyau and the Ferme de Cambroncheau, witnesses to a rural past that is still alive today.At the Philosopher's Cross, nature invites you to be silent: it is said that a wise man meditated here, or that a pilgrim found peace here.The Ronsart stream will then lead you to the mysterious Lanterne, where a strange flame is said to shine from time to time.Hubermont and Montagne Taverne reveal the geology of the area: sand, silt and iron-rich stones are home to rare flora and discreet fauna.The return via the Étrange trail concludes this walk through nature and mystery.
Circular route in the foothills of the Pays des Collines
14.35 mi
+479 ft
-509 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ellezelles (Hainaut)
Here is a unique route that takes in some of the less-visited corners of the Pays des Collines Nature Reserve and ventures into the hills between Ellezelles and Flobecq. It offers the chance to visit the nature reserve’s eco-museum and two beautiful churches, those of Flobecq and Wodecq.
Notre-Dame de Fatima Chapel, Bois de Ligne and Maquis de Saint-Marcoult
9.07 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
Set off along the paths, trails and beautiful forest lanes to explore the Bois de Ligne and the Saint-Marcoult scrubland, and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views of Wallonia Picarde.This hike follows the start and end of the beautiful circular Boucle à Silly hike in the Mauvinage district.It is, in a way, a longer version that will allow you to discover the Bois de Ligne, the Bois d'Enghien and the Maquis de Saint-Marcoult.
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