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
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Average duration: 3h 40
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Difficulty: Moderate
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 121 ft
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Descent: - 138 ft
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Highest point: 177 ft
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Lowest point: 43 ft
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
From the Flemish Ardennes to the Pays des Collines
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.
5 km walk from Flobecq
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
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
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
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.
A tour of the land of witches
Here is the route for a beautiful walk around Ellezelles (Picardy Wallonia). This circuit will take you to the heights of this locality, renowned for being a hotbed of witches. Capital of the Pays des Collines, it is particularly attractive to walkers for the quality of its paths and trails and its landscapes.The hike is located west of Ellezelles and passes through farmland. Please note that the witches and works of art are not on this circuit, but on the Sentier de l'étrange (Path of Strangeness), which follows another route marked with this name, east of Ellezelles
Circular route starting from Graty
Walk starting from Graty, exploring the chapels nestled in the Bois d'Enghien via little-used lanes, meadow paths and woodland trails. Part of the evening walks organised by the "Plaisir de la marche Silly" group.
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