Suggested route for a 20 km ADEPS walk
100% woodland. Untamed nature. A route running alongside the Semois river for many kilometres
With a moderate gradient that becomes easier from the tenth kilometre onwards
ADEPS walk from Laforêt
Discover a haven of peace, 100% nature! Immerse yourself in this 20 km walking route set entirely amongst trees, where every step brings you closer to a sense of calm. The path winds its way between tall trees and babbling brooks, offering shade, coolness and ever-changing scenery at every turn. Ideal for family walks, nature photography or simply unwinding, this route invites you to breathe deeply, listen to the birdsong and let time slow down. Accessible, safe and unspoilt, it is the perfect getaway to reconnect with what really matters. Come and walk, dream and rediscover the magic of woodland and water
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.62 mi -
Average duration: 7h 05 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,450 ft -
Descent: - 1,430 ft -
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Highest point: 1,286 ft -
Lowest point: 666 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Vresse-sur-Semois -
Start/End: N 49.861464° / E 4.928837° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3009SB -
Hour-by-hour weather
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 738 ft - Laforêt School
- 1 : mi 0.53 - alt. 997 ft - Fourche
- 2 : mi 1.9 - alt. 860 ft - Membre Stream
- 3 : mi 3.56 - alt. 892 ft - Tasquin hedge
- 4 : mi 5.46 - alt. 1,010 ft - Bridge
- 5 : mi 6.16 - alt. 1,109 ft - Fourche
- 6 : mi 6.56 - alt. 1,286 ft - Mont Franc
- 7 : mi 7.89 - alt. 919 ft - Rebais Stream
- 8 : mi 9.13 - alt. 827 ft - Rebais Stream
- 9 : mi 11.04 - alt. 669 ft - Fourche
- 10 : mi 11.91 - alt. 676 ft - Pont des Claies - Semoy (rivière)
- S/E : mi 12.62 - alt. 738 ft - Laforêt School
Notes
Hiking boots essential.
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+1,444 ft
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+1,614 ft
-1,588 ft
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+705 ft
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+554 ft
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