Beautiful valley of the Ourthe - Bérismenil

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7.43 km
212 m
01h29
Hard

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The Ourthe Valley is highly recommended during the winter months. During this walking loop of about 6.5 km, you descend to one of the wildest parts of the river. The walk along the banks of the water is quite challenging with passages over tree stumps and rocks. But the scenery around you is worth it. During this tour, don't forget to stop at the ancient river that runs through Balthazard Meadow, where there is also a cozy picnic bench.

Start: Church of Bérismenil in La Roche-en-Ardenne.Distance: 6.5 km. Directions: follow the yellow cross, (Pré Balthazard)

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Difficulty level: Hard (80/100)

Length: 7.43 km

Duration: 01h29


Total ascent: 212 m

Maximal slope: 8.08 %

Average slope: 2.85 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 212 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 1.43 km (19 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 6 km (81 %)

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Water rich area

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        1. Departure

          0 · POI

          Walk: Discovering the Celts at Cheslé - Departure: church of Bérisménil - Markings: yellow cross …

          Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos
        2. Le Cheslé

          0 · Historical place
          Le Cheslé is a Celtic camp just southwest of the village of Bérismenil in the municipality of La …
          Wikipedia
        3. Côte du Pied Monti - Foot

          0 · Slope
          This slope gets 314 cotacol points and is therefore the 6th most difficult slope in Belgium. The …
          MarcMonballieu
        4. The Herou

          0 · Mountain
          The Hérou is a rocky outcrop overlooking a meander of the Ourthe in the Ardennes massif near the …
          Wikipedia
        5. Le Rocher du Hérou

          0 · Rocks

          This rock that rises like a spine above a meander of the Ourthe offers one of the most beautiful …

          Visit Wallonia
        6. Le Hérou - Steep vertical rock

          0 · Rocks

          Le Hérou - Steep vertical rock

          Avontuurlijke Wandelingen
        7. Celtic remains

          0 · Heritage

          The Celts were peoples and tribes who spoke a Celtic language during the millennium BCE and the …

          Avontuurlijke Wandelingen
        8. Belvédère des six Ourthe

          0 · Viewpoint

          At the top of "Le Hérou", a rock face in a meander of the Ourthe, lies Hotel Le Belvédère. The …

          Club Benelux
        9. Europalia Memorial

          0 · Monument
          The Europalia International Cultural Festival was first organised in Belgium in 1969 with the aim …
          MarcMonballieu
        10. Wading spot through the Ourthe

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          Wading through the Ourthe near Le Herou.
          The Ourtje is a tributary of the Meuse in the Belgian …

          Avontuurlijke Wandelingen
        11. Bench with viewpoint

          0 · Viewpoint

          Viewpoint over the Ourthe with in the distance the remains of the viewing tower at Le Hérou 

          Avontuurlijke Wandelingen
        12. Bérismenil

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        13. Bérismenil

          0 · Photo stopping point
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        14. Bérismenil

          0 · Village
          Bérismenil or Bérisménil is a village in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. It is located in …
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        15. Côte de Bérismenil

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          Côte de Bérismenil

          RouteYou Climb Code : D_3_d

          • Length : 3.4 km
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        Le Cheslé
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        The Herou
        Le Rocher du Hérou
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        Celtic remains
        Belvédère des six Ourthe
        Europalia Memorial
        Wading spot through the Ourthe
        Bench with viewpoint
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