The start is at the Parc à Mitrailles car park in Court-Saint-Étienne. Please note: if you search for this on your satnav, it will direct you to the rear of the building. Instead, enter the following into your satnav: Avenue du Modelage, 1490 Court-Saint-Étienne. From Court-Saint-Étienne station, follow the yellow PMAexpo signs and park behind the Parc à Mitrailles.
The Sculptor’s Trail in Céroux-Mousty
This circular route takes you along some interesting paths around the villages of Céroux-Mousty and Court-Saint-Étienne. The highlight of the walk is the Sentier du Sculpteurs and its magnificent wooden sculptures. A shortcut is available to reduce the walk to around 6 km.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.76 mi -
Average duration: 2h 55 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 354 ft -
Descent: - 354 ft -
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Highest point: 394 ft -
Lowest point: 190 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Court-Saint-Etienne -
Start/End: N 50.648048° / E 4.566493° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 197 ft - Parc à Mitrailles - Thyle (rivière) - Belgique
- 1 : mi 0.72 - alt. 213 ft - Route - Dyle (rivière) - Belgique
- 2 : mi 0.93 - alt. 302 ft - Rue de la Chapelle aux Sabots
- 3 : mi 1.33 - alt. 354 ft - Green gate
- 4 : mi 1.85 - alt. 262 ft - Rue des Fusillés
- 5 : mi 2.28 - alt. 328 ft - The Sculptor’s Trail
- 6 : mi 2.74 - alt. 220 ft - Square
- 7 : mi 3.5 - alt. 394 ft - Crossroads
- 8 : mi 4.87 - alt. 197 ft - Junction
- S/E : mi 5.76 - alt. 197 ft - Parc à Mitrailles
Notes
Worth a visit
Numerous wood carvings along the Sculptors’ Trail; several interesting industrial heritage buildings; small, unspoilt natural spots along the River Dyle.
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