A lovely walk through woods, paths and quiet roads. Suitable for everyone, but there are a few muddy patches if it rains. Don’t forget to take a short detour at the end of the route to visit Skreuvre Castle, which inspired Franquin to create Champignac Castle in the Spirou comic strip.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.45 mi
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Average duration: 2h 55
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Difficulty: Easy
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Back to start: Yes
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Ascent: + 453 ft
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Descent: - 440 ft
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Highest point: 994 ft
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Lowest point: 801 ft
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 814 ft - Skeuvre
- 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 833 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 0.8 - alt. 991 ft - Fourche
- 3 : mi 1.66 - alt. 850 ft - Maibelle
- 4 : mi 2.87 - alt. 994 ft - Crossroads
- 5 : mi 3.79 - alt. 827 ft - Maibelle Stream
- S/E : mi 5.45 - alt. 817 ft - Skeuvre
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