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.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.70 mi -
Average duration: 5h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 509 ft -
Descent: - 522 ft -
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Highest point: 354 ft -
Lowest point: 82 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Ellezelles -
Start/End: N 50.706877° / E 3.715704° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 151 ft - Brunehaut Road
- 1 : mi 0.66 - alt. 148 ft - Chemin Miteyen
- 2 : mi 0.97 - alt. 148 ft - Ronsart stream
- 3 : mi 1.76 - alt. 240 ft - Fourche
- 4 : mi 2.38 - alt. 187 ft - Intersection
- 5 : mi 2.99 - alt. 164 ft - Fourquepire
- 6 : mi 3.64 - alt. 131 ft - Chapel of Peace
- 7 : mi 4.06 - alt. 292 ft - Religious building
- 8 : mi 4.41 - alt. 354 ft - Four-way crossroads
- 9 : mi 5.32 - alt. 171 ft - Intersection
- 10 : mi 5.79 - alt. 184 ft - Blanc Moulin
- 11 : mi 6.54 - alt. 161 ft - Chapel
- 12 : mi 6.96 - alt. 108 ft - Trieu
- 13 : mi 7.48 - alt. 85 ft - Water wheel
- 14 : mi 8.08 - alt. 102 ft - Le Quesnoit
- 15 : mi 8.88 - alt. 197 ft - Marloyaux
- 16 : mi 9.5 - alt. 141 ft - Cambroncheau Farm
- 17 : mi 10.24 - alt. 187 ft - Philosopher's Cross
- S/E : mi 10.7 - alt. 154 ft - Brunehaut Road
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