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: 17.23 km -
Average duration: 5h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 155 m -
Vertical drop: - 159 m -
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Highest point: 108 m -
Lowest point: 25 m
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Country:
Belgium
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District:
Ellezelles -
Start/End: N 50.706877° / E 3.715704° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 46 m - Brunehaut Road
- 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 45 m - Chemin Miteyen
- 2 : km 1.57 - alt. 45 m - Ronsart stream
- 3 : km 2.84 - alt. 73 m - Fourche
- 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 57 m - Intersection
- 5 : km 4.82 - alt. 50 m - Fourquepire
- 6 : km 5.87 - alt. 40 m - Chapel of Peace
- 7 : km 6.53 - alt. 89 m - Religious building
- 8 : km 7.1 - alt. 108 m - Four-way crossroads
- 9 : km 8.56 - alt. 52 m - Intersection
- 10 : km 9.32 - alt. 56 m - Blanc Moulin
- 11 : km 10.52 - alt. 49 m - Chapel
- 12 : km 11.2 - alt. 33 m - Trieu
- 13 : km 12.03 - alt. 26 m - Water wheel
- 14 : km 13 - alt. 31 m - Le Quesnoit
- 15 : km 14.29 - alt. 60 m - Marloyaux
- 16 : km 15.29 - alt. 43 m - Cambroncheau Farm
- 17 : km 16.48 - alt. 57 m - Philosopher's Cross
- S/E : km 17.23 - alt. 47 m - Brunehaut Road
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