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Sankt Vith walks
Cross-border getaway to Schönberg
Visorando Member
11.67 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,385 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sankt Vith (Province de Liège)
Mostly wooded, this circular offers beautiful views on clear days over the countryside south of the German border towards Mützenich... not to be confused with the village of the same name in the municipality of Monschau, further north.
Le Grand-Bois in Vielsalm from Tinseubois
Tourism professional
4.75 mi
+325 ft
-331 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
Start and finish at the chapel in Tinseubois, where there is a small car park. It is easy to get there via the hamlet of Poteau or via Blanchefontaine. At the Ferme des Mauvaises, take the path to the right of the stone marker, then follow the meadow; you are on the former Belgian-Prussian border, which today separates the province of Liège from the province of Luxembourg. After 1.1 km, a path on the right will take you to Dewulf Road, which you’ll need to cross to reach the Schmitz Cross 1.75 km further on.If, by chance, you spot a beaver, please make sure you remain quiet.
Circular route at Grand-Bois towards Vielsalm via Commanster
7.36 mi
+620 ft
-610 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
A 12 km journey that can be done by mountain bike as well as on foot. The route passes through Commanster, a village nestled in the heart of the forest. This walk offers an opportunity to discover what ‘abissage’ is.
Le Grand-Bois in Vielsalm via the arboretums
5.30 mi
+367 ft
-338 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
In the Grand-Bois forest in Vielsalm, starting from the Bêchefa clearing, the walk takes you through the Jardin sauvage and three arboretums. The two most recent are around thirty years old; the third, over a century old, is home to trees of impressive size.
This walk largely follows a route marked in red by the forestry services. However, the marked route does not pass through the "Jardin sauvage".
A walk in the forest amongst the heather
5.84 mi
+522 ft
-495 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Trois-Ponts (Province de Liège)
A forest trail where you can discover the flora and old boundary markers marking the border between Belgium and Prussia. Although heather is mentioned, this walk can be enjoyed at any time of year.
The boundary markers at Logbiermé
5.16 mi
+512 ft
-495 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Trois-Ponts (Province de Liège)
Lost in the woods, the old boundary markers demarcating the border between Belgium and Prussia still stand proudly there.
From Bêche to Bêche
6.07 mi
+915 ft
-761 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
Discover the landscapes and history of the people who shaped the Salm region. A lovely walk with very little road, mainly forest paths. Beautiful views at Bec du Corbeau, where history and nature come together on this walk.
A few markers on the Ourthe side
10.93 mi
+620 ft
-597 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gouvy (Province de Luxembourg)
You will have covered almost 18 kilometres and will see two other very different types of boundary markers: two stone markers marking the former Belgian-Prussian border and two metal markers, still in use today, between Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.The Ourthe river is not very visible, but you will be riding alongside a beautiful nature reserve along its tributary at the end of the route, called Fooschtbaach in the Grand Duchy and Pihon in Belgium.
Towards Farnières Castle
7.76 mi
+948 ft
-951 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
Wide forest paths and country roads take you to Farnières Castle and its chapel. Return via wide forest paths and finish along Vielsalm Lake.
From Vielsalm station to Trois-Ponts station
11.33 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,765 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
This Ardennes walk stretches across the heights of the left bank of the Salm. Set mainly in woodland, it offers magnificent views of the region. Relatively far from road traffic, it is a walk that rejuvenates body and mind through its tranquillity and the fresh air that is ever-present. The charming village of Goronne, the tranquillity of the Domaine de Farnières and the hamlet of Bergeval are much-loved stops along the way.
Vielsalm - Gouvy
10.65 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain
This stage ofthe GRP®571starts in Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles, crosses the river at Salmchâteau and enters the Deux Ourthes Nature Park, heading towards the Ardennes plateau and Gouvy.
Route through the woods to Rencheux
8.42 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
A lovely walk around Rencheux, suitable for families, not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Can be done in all seasons. Wear good walking shoes. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a lead. Mainly forest paths.
Grand-Bois to Vielsalm: the treasures of the Salm region
5.99 mi
+604 ft
-597 ft
3h 15
Difficult
Departure from Vielsalm (Province de Luxembourg)
This walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the arkose and schist quarries of the Pays de Salm, the gold prospectors of La Rougerie, the Celts and their fortified settlement at the Celtic Camp, and the Quatre-Vents nature reserves.
Three borders circuit in Ouren
11.48 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,460 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Burg-Reuland (Province de Liège)
A long walk in the heart of the Eifel countryside, passing through three European countries: Belgium, Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. You will discover the memorial dedicated to the founding of the Europe of Six.In addition to the landscapes of the Our valley and some of its tributaries, you will discover the incomparable Welchenhausen museum and its "sculpture trail".
Tour of Lake Bütgenbach
6.25 mi
+148 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Bütgenbach (Province de Liège)
An easy hike with no difficulty, virtually no elevation gain and beautiful scenery... nothing but pleasure!!!
Waimes – The panoramic views of the Warche
3.29 mi
+531 ft
-538 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Waimes (Province de Liège)
This marked walk, which appears on various walking maps, is one of the most beautiful walks in Belgium. It offers superb views of Reinhardstein Castle, which the walk passes by.
Reinhardstein Castle and Lake Roberville
6.71 mi
+692 ft
-663 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Waimes (Province de Liège)
Varied route through forests, along a river and around Lake Robertville. With beautiful views of Reinhardstein Castle.
From Bayehon to Reinhardstein Castle
9.91 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,345 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malmedy (Province de Liège)
The Bayehon is known for its waterfall, the second largest in Belgium after Coo. There are many Pouhon springs, naturally carbonated mineral springs, to discover along the route. You will finish with a tour of Reinhardstein Castle.
The Crêtes de la Warche from Xhoffraix
10.46 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,358 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Malmedy (Province de Liège)
A splendid hike along the Warche ridges, offering superb panoramic views of the region.The highlight is the beautifully renovated Reinhardstein Castle. In the early 1970s, it was a real ruin that we never imagined would be reborn in such a way! The first 2 kilometres of the walk take place in the countryside. The rest is almost entirely forest, passing notably by the rocky outcrop known as 'Nez de Napoléon', the Robertville dam, the Kalbusch Mill (campsite and tavern open from Thursday to Sunday) and the impressive Warche Quarry.
Bayehon Walk - Mill and Waterfall
5.55 mi
+653 ft
-653 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Malmedy (Province de Liège)
A pleasant walk that will take you to the Bayehon Waterfall, the second largest in Belgium. It is fed by the Hautes Fagnes springs, so its flow varies depending on the season. The route takes you through different types of vegetation, from deciduous trees to pines and the Fagne. Most of the route follows streams, which are crossed numerous times by small bridges.
Trô Maret and Moûpa Canyon
6.15 mi
+768 ft
-774 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Malmedy (Province de Liège)
Walk along rivers through a canyon and tour of the Moûpa area.
Passeurs Trail
7.31 mi
+719 ft
-738 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Troisvierges (Luxembourg (Country))
Follow in the footsteps of fugitives and resistance fighters who used the forest paths, trails and little-used country roads along this route. A few information panels and, above all, the Kléngelbaach stream, a key point of passage between the two countries, await you along the way.
Discovering Cinqfontaines
8.52 mi
+1,296 ft
-1,319 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Troisvierges (Luxembourg (Country))
From Troisvierges station, set off to explore the Cinqfontaines convent, an iconic site of the Second World War in Luxembourg. Continue this pleasant circular route towards Maulesmillen, taking in the panoramic views of the Luxembourg countryside.
The Luxembourg Ardennes between Troisvierges and Drauffelt
11.92 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,804 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Troisvierges (Luxembourg (Country))
Set off to explore the north of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and, in particular, Clervaux Abbey.
Please note: this hike is not circular and is based on the concept of walks from station to station. We chose to leave our vehicle at the free P+R car park at Drauffelt station, from where the train takes hikers to Troisvierges free of charge (1 train per hour on track 1).
The Roannay Valley starting from Francorchamps
7.60 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,043 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Stavelot (Province de Liège)
A circular route almost entirely through woodland along the River Roannay. This route combines two walks: Le Roannay, Yellow Cross and Hé Stienne Red Rectangles.
Bieley Rock
7.59 mi
+633 ft
-627 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bütgenbach (Province de Liège)
A walk through the heart of the Elsenborn and Rocherarth forests will take you to a viewpoint that is unique in Belgium: Bieley Rock. A fairy-tale view of a valley with a small stream winding through it, reflecting a thousand colours. Whatever the season or weather, the incredible view from this spot is definitely worth the detour.
Moderator's note: please read the reviews carefully: some periods are dangerous due to live fire training at the Elsenborn camp.
