This walk starts at the paying parking place Albert 1, but in Dinant there are possibilities to park for free, for example at the abbey of Leffe (halfway through the walk).
The walk shows Dinant in a number of facets that most tourists do not discover. The section on the other side of the Maas is at least as spectacular in terms of views . Then she also goes to the heights of the citadel for spectacular views of the Meuse.
The walk first goes along the banks of the Meuse to the Church of Our Lady. A little further on is the house where Adolf Sax was born, which houses a small museum and the Adolf Sax monument.
We return along the beautiful quay to the Pont Général de Gaulle . This bridge is beautifully decorated with colorful saxophones. On the other side we can take a detour to the impressive war memorial that reminds us of the senseless slaughter of the first world war.
From the other side, at the statue of Charles De Gaulle , there is a spectacular view of Dinant from the church below to the citadel above.
Along the water we continue past the office de tourisme to the lock that we use to get back to the other bank. We see, among other things, the royal atheneum Adolf Sax.
A short detour to the Lady of Leffe Abbey and the beautiful brasserie 'Le Confessionnal' are well worth the effort.
Back along the Meuse to continue a little further to the Paternier statue.
The route takes a path along a city wall , which is quite difficult to descend at the end (stairs). It is easier to continue along Rue Saint-Pierre to Rue Saint-Jacques, but the path is more adventurous .
To see the panoramas over the Meuse , it now goes up to the car park of the Citadel via Rue Saint-Jacques. Those who want can take the 480 stairs to the téléphérique.
At the top we take a look at the military cemetery that reminds of the bloody murders of the First World War in Dinant. We follow the walk with the yellow square and pass the Tour de Monfat and the old téléphérique to a spectacular viewpoint. You can immediately zigzag down here along a forest path or along an easier path of the Calvary that passes a few chapels.
It continues to the cultural center with the tower of Mr. Sax and the Sint Nicolas church.
Be sure to also consult the information about the sights once you are there . They explain what you get to see!
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Difficulty level: Medium (73/100)
Length: 7.69 km
Duration: 01h32
Total ascent: 120 m
Maximal slope: 5.7 %
Average slope: 1.6 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 120 m
Difficulty level according to the author: 6/10
Paved roads: 6.53 km (85 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 1.98 km (26 %)
Noise pollution
Amount of traffic
Natural area
Urban area
Water rich area
This former monastery has been transformed into a unique and beautiful hotel called "La …
Willem VandenameeleFormerly located on the banks of the Meuse, Porte Saint-Martin, also known as Porte Sibert or …
Willem VandenameeleDinant town hall is an impressive brick and limestone building .
Willem VandenameeleThis war memorial is located in the courtyard of the Hotel de Ville.
Willem VandenameeleThe collegiate church (or chapter) of Our Lady of Dinant (in French: Collégiale Notre-Dame) dates …
Willem VandenameeleThe birthplace of Adoplhe Sax is a small open museum. There are impressive instruments and by …
Willem VandenameeleHere Aolphe Sax rests on a bench in front of the house where he was born, his invention in hand.
Willem VandenameeleVictor Collard (1857-1902) is a brilliant and prolific composer and above all a playwright .
Willem VandenameeleJoachim PATENIER (or Patinir) was a painter , born in Dinant in 1485 and died in Antwerp in 1524.
Willem VandenameeleAntoine-Joseph Sax, better known as Adolphe Sax, is the prolific and brilliant inventor and …
Willem VandenameeleSmall memorial on the banks of the Meuse.
Willem VandenameeleDuring the First World War , on 15 August 1914, Lieutenant Charles de Gaulle's regiment stormed …
Willem VandenameeleThe memorial to the victims of August 23, 1914 was inaugurated exactly 100 years later, on August …
Willem VandenameeleThe Dinant Capuchin Convent was a religious house built for the Capuchin Friars at the beginning …
Willem VandenameeleSome find the image unflattering due to the large nose (Pinocchio) and short legs . He also …
Willem VandenameeleThe Tourist Office is located on the left bank of the Meuse , opposite the citadel near the 'Pont …
Willem VandenameeleThis lock is officially called Lock 4 Dinant.
Willem VandenameeleThe priory of Leffe, belonging to the order of the "Prémontrés", was founded in 1152 by the Abbey …
Willem VandenameeleA friendly and atypical restaurant.
Willem VandenameeleCardinal Désiré-Joseph Mercier was the sixteenth Archbishop of Mechelen.
Willem VandenameeleIn the Middle Ages, Dinant was a rich and powerful city that very soon built a huge ring of walls …
Willem VandenameeleDuring the battle of August 15, two civilians from Dinant were killed: postman Narcisse Pirson and …
Willem VandenameeleOpened in 1923, this cemetery contains the graves of 1,200 French soldiers who fell during the …
Willem VandenameeleIn the Dinant citadel cafe is this Gloster Meteor F Mk.8 (c/n 6496).
Willem VandenameeleFrom 1954 to 2002 , tourists were transported to the Mont-Fat site by a chairlift , now disused.
Willem VandenameeleIt was the owner of the Mont Fat property, Ernestine Lion (1843-1926), who took the initiative to b…
Willem VandenameeleThis viewpoint with bench offers a very pleasant panorama over Dinant, the Meuse and the citadel.
Willem VandenameeleThe pilgrimage route is the traditional path followed by the residents of Dinant on their pilgrimag…
Willem VandenameeleThis building "Maison Leclef" is located on Rue Alexandre Daoust. This modernist style building …
Willem VandenameeleThe Dinant prison, which dominates the Place d'Armes , is the first building in Belgium to be …
Willem VandenameeleThis war memorial in Dinant commemorates the victims of August 23, 1914 . On Sunday August 23, …
Willem VandenameeleThis traffic sign is a remnant of World War II and is located on Alexandre Daoust Street.
Willem VandenameeleDinant Casino is medium in size. The official name of the casino is Grand Casino Dinant.
Willem VandenameeleA stone pedestal with a bronze bust stands in two concentric basins.
Willem VandenameeleThis is the first of the nine "potales" - chapels - dedicated to the Virgin Mary that cover the pil…
Willem VandenameeleThe Carmelites settled in Dinant around 1242 .
Willem VandenameeleLocated on the street of the same name, this Saint-Roch chapel dates from the 19th century.
Willem VandenameeleIn 2011 the church was bought by the Bon Baron winemakers.
Willem VandenameeleThis kiosk, called "le Tour de Monsieur Sax", inaugurated on November 6, 2019 , invites the …
Willem VandenameeleToday's cultural center of Dinant was founded in 1972 under the name "Maison de la Culture de …
Willem VandenameeleOn September 24, 1861 , an art school was founded in Dinant, encompassing music, drawing and …
Willem VandenameeleThis small monument with a bronze relief of King Leopold III . is located in a small square at the …
Willem VandenameeleHere is the old entrance to the Mont Fat complex. Then you could visit the tower and the caves here.
Willem VandenameeleThis imposing building dates back to 1879. It's built in neo-baroque style - look at the many …
Willem VandenameeleIt is a memorial in honor of King Albert I, commander-in-chief of the Belgian Army during World …
Willem VandenameeleIn the 13th century, Dinant fortified its banks with a rampart, which also formed an …
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