Ladder ride via Rochehaut, Frahan and Poupehan

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10.7 km
388 m
02h08
Hard

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Ladder ride via Rochehaut, Frahan and Poupehan

In May 2023, we visited Rochehaut. The many viewpoints, the ladder ride and the photos of the area caught our attention. The walk we wanted to do, we spread it out over two days, but you could also connect them in one walk. The first walk of more than 11 kilometers is called 'Ladder walk via Rochehaut, Frahan and Poupehan'. We park the car in Rochehaut, near the viewpoint on Frahan. The path we had actually chosen to go down, we finally did not choose because a mountain bike route was indicated. On the way we cross the old bridge to Frahan and the Ridges of Frahan with beautiful views, where you sometimes have to climb a rock. After going up and down, we arrive at the bridge of Poupehan. Here we also find 'La Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes' and a number of picnic tables on a lawn. Via Poupehan, we climb, then walk along a forest path to the ladder walk. Here we join the queue to go up to Rochehaut. We are happy not to walk the other way, because then you are running against the current

The second hike in the area is "Adventurous walk through the giant's tomb, a suspension bridge, the Semois, rocks and viewpoints".

The linked walk is: " The rocks of Frahan, the Semois, a suspension bridge, the tomb of the giant and the ladders of Rochehaut "

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Difficulty level: Hard (83/100)

Length: 10.7 km

Duration: 02h08


Total ascent: 388 m

Maximal slope: 8.1 %

Average slope: 3.6 %

Net ascent: 6 m

Total descent: 382 m

Difficulty level according to the author: 8/10

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 2.3 km (21 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 7.14 km (66 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: Route d'Alle, 6830 Rochehaut, België

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        Places of interest

        1. The panorama of Frahan and the loop of the Semois

          0 · Panorama
          Source: https://www.luxembourg-belge.be This site is classified as a major heritage site in …
          ThierryPetit
        2. Rochehaut

          0 · Panorama
          From the point "Rochehaut": You can contemplate a brilliant landscape. it is located in Bouillon.

          Mo…
          babyloon00
        3. Tavern La Passerelle de Frahan

          0 · Restaurant

          Whether you are sitting on the terrace overlooking the Semois or in the tavern by the fireplace.

          Willem Vandenameele
        4. Point de vue Roche de Corbeaux-Rochehaut

          0 · Viewpoint

          Although Les Balcons and Panorama de Frahan are the most photographed viewpoints, this one can …

          Willem Vandenameele
        5. Frahan

          1 · Village view

          Frahan is a town in the Belgian province of Luxembourg that is part of Rochehaut, a sub-municipalit…

          Willem Vandenameele
        6. With the horse-drawn carriage through the Semois

          0 · Horses renting

          In Rochehaut you can book a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Semois to Frahan. It takes 1 to …

          Willem Vandenameele
        7. Poupehan

          0 · Sub-Municipality
          Poupehan is a village in the Belgian province of Luxembourg and a part of the city of Bouillon. It …
          Wikipedia
        8. Madonna Poupehan fallen

          0 · Chapel

          Fallen Madonna in Poupehan.

          Willem Vandenameele
        9. Daniella Berkes

          0 · Island

          The holiday island 'Ile de faigneul' is a natural island in the river Semois,
          What used to be a …

          daniella berkes
        10. Daniella Berkes

          0 · Camp-site

          This 3 star campsite is located on a holiday island.

          daniella berkes
        11. abatement

          0 · Signpost
          Turn up the path here. Is a bit overgrown.
          Geert
        12. Rock with a view

          0 · POI
          View over valley Semois
          Geert
        13. Plaque Mathieu Lallemand

          0 · Memorial location

          It was here in Les Fallaises near Rochehaut that Mathieu Lallemand fell on June 22, 2003 and later …

          Willem Vandenameele
        14. ND Chapel of Lourdes - Rochehaut

          0 · Chapel

          Located at the crossroads of Rue du Palis and the path of Wachipré , this chapel is dedicated to …

          Willem Vandenameele
        15. Chemin des Faloises sofa

          0 · Bench

          This bench is at the intersection of Camille des Faloises, Le Routi and Rue des Moissons . It is …

          Willem Vandenameele
        16. Rochehaut

          0 · Village
          The Church of Saint Firmin in Rochehaut is said to date from the 12th or 13th century. Rochehaut …
          Sarah De Keyzer
        17. drink ray skin

          0 · Fountain

          Before cattle and horses could be watered in the stable or in the pasture , the herd had to be led …

          Willem Vandenameele
        18. Eglise Saint Firmin de Rochehaut

          0 · Church

          This baroque church (fairly rare in the Ardennes ) was built in 1614 on the site of an old chapel …

          Willem Vandenameele
        19. Rochehaut War Memorial

          0 · Monument

          The Rochehaut memorial commemorates the fighters, resistance fighters and fallen soldiers of the Fi…

          Willem Vandenameele
        20. Côte de Rochehaut

          0 · Slope
          Côte de Rochehaut

          RouteYou Climb Code : D_3_c

          • Length : 2.83 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        21. Maison Marie Howet

          0 · Historical building

          Marie Howet's house is at the roundabout in the heart of the village of Rochehaut.

          Willem Vandenameele
        22. The characteristic of the Ardennes and agriculture

          0 · Arts Centre

          Ode to the Ardennes draft horse , once indispensable in agriculture. A farmer leads the horse …

          Willem Vandenameele
        23. Auberge De La Ferme

          0 · Restaurant
          Marcel Vandermierde
        24. Notre-Dame du Sacre-Coeur - Rochehaut

          0 · Cross

          In a garden on Rue de la Cense in Rochehaut stands a statue of Mary with a paternoster, clearly …

          Willem Vandenameele
        25. Panorama of Frahan

          1 · Viewpoint

          The Rochehaut panorama, overlooking the small village of Frahan , has been classified as an Importa…

          Willem Vandenameele

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        The panorama of Frahan and the loop of the Semois
        Rochehaut
        Tavern La Passerelle de Frahan
        Point de vue Roche de Corbeaux-Rochehaut
        Frahan
        With the horse-drawn carriage through the Semois
        Poupehan
        Madonna Poupehan fallen
        Daniella Berkes
        Daniella Berkes
        abatement
        Rock with a view
        Plaque Mathieu Lallemand
        ND Chapel of Lourdes - Rochehaut
        Chemin des Faloises sofa
        Rochehaut
        drink ray skin
        Eglise Saint Firmin de Rochehaut
        Rochehaut War Memorial
        Côte de Rochehaut
        Maison Marie Howet
        The characteristic of the Ardennes and agriculture
        Auberge De La Ferme
        Notre-Dame du Sacre-Coeur - Rochehaut
        Panorama of Frahan
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