Several picnic tables near the Abbaye d'Aulne lock (km 9.6).
A bench in the small park near the playground at km 13.4, Rue de la Madeleine, just before entering the communal woods.
Several restaurants/cafés around the Abbaye d'Aulne.
Sambre et Bois via Landelies
Take a walk in the woods of the Sambre valley around Landelies and Aulne Abbey.
Bois du Prince, Bois de la Grattière, Bois communal, a bit of towpath, a bit of traffic-free tarmac with distant views of the region's mining and industrial past, two lift bridges, Aulne Abbey: that's the programme for the walk.
With hyacinths as a bonus in mid-April.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.31 mi -
Average duration: 5h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 902 ft -
Descent: - 896 ft -
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Highest point: 696 ft -
Lowest point: 338 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Montigny-le-Tilleul -
Start/End: N 50.379038° / E 4.355771° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 351 ft - Landelies lock - Sambre à finaliser
- 1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 358 ft - Sambre à finaliser
- 2 : mi 1.06 - alt. 433 ft - Crossroads in the woods
- 3 : mi 2.17 - alt. 640 ft - Fork on Rue d'Aulne
- 4 : mi 3.75 - alt. 640 ft - Ermitage stream
- 5 : mi 5.99 - alt. 361 ft - Lock - Sambre à finaliser
- 6 : mi 7.11 - alt. 614 ft - The Viewpoint
- 7 : mi 8.1 - alt. 417 ft - Landelies
- 8 : mi 9.12 - alt. 495 ft - Start of the winding descent
- 9 : mi 10.02 - alt. 351 ft - Fourche at Try des Gaux - Sambre à finaliser
- S/E : mi 10.31 - alt. 351 ft - Landelies lock - Sambre à finaliser
Notes
Other walks in the area
Circular Landelies loop to Aulne Abbey
Visorando Member
7.44 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Tilleul (Hainaut)
A circular route starting from Landelies, alternating between forest paths, views of the Sambre valley and the remarkable heritage of Aulne Abbey. A varied, accessible route, ideal for a contemplative walk combining nature, history and open landscapes.
ADEPS circular in Warchais
Association / Club / Walk leader3.36 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montigny-le-Tilleul (Hainaut)
Starting from the AS Montigny football club (asmontigny.be), you can enjoy a 5.40 km walk through the streets and alleyways of the charming town of Montigny-le-Tilleul, in Hainaut. The first half is generally downhill (from 176 metres to 110 metres), whilst the second half is a steady climb back to the club. The lowest point is at around the 2.96 km mark (Marbaix area, on the edge of the woods).
ADEPS route towards Montigny-le-Tilleul
12.17 mi
+951 ft
-958 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Tilleul (Hainaut)
A circular loop starting from the AS Montigny sports complex, for experienced walkers looking for a proper day’s outing. The route heads away from the village to explore the countryside to the south of the area, the Sambre valley and the wooded hills bordering Marbaix-la-Tour (on the edge of Gozée) and Nalinnes (Jamioulx).
A loop on the heights of Aulne Abbey
4.39 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
Here is a short, easy walk in the woods of Leernes and along the Sambre.
Aulne Abbey, Bois du Grand Bon Dieu and Hourpes through the forest
11.72 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,093 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
A little countryside, a little forest, a little town, a little of the Sambre with a lock and an old drawbridge, Aulne Abbey, Thuin, Hourpes with its strange castle and, to finish, lots of forest: that's what's on the programme for this walk.
A short circular walk starting from Aulne Abbey
2.91 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
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.
Loop between Bomerée and Jamioulx
6.07 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Tilleul (Hainaut)
A pleasant circular walk in the woods near Charleroi. Discover part of the Eau d'Heure valley and the charming village of Jamioulx.
The Eau d'Heure is a small river that flows into the Sambre at Marchienne-au-Pont. It gets its name from its unique ability to rise in an hour and fall just as quickly.
Gozée towards Bois dè Pè and Reumont
3.15 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
Hike starting from Rue de Paris; also possible from the square near the church 200 m away. The route mainly follows country and forest paths away from traffic. A very peaceful route with a small wood that is interesting for its flora, especially in spring and early season.
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