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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

05:36

20.9km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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10.4 km

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Highlight • Historical Site

A recommendation to discover this historic cemetery in foggy weather or at dusk.
The fog or shadows give a mysterious atmosphere to the cemetery.
Not recommended for the faint of heart.

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11.2 km

Iron cross by the majestic linden tree

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to erect“ their ”cross at this point. (...) These crossroads were erected as visible signs and attract …

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12.1 km

Sainte-Thérèse Chapel

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In the shade where hangs a beautiful serene forest chapel of Saint Theresa. A rest bench invites you to linger.

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13.3 km

Orval Abbey

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Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label …

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13.7 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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13.8 km

Bat Trail (Chemin des Chauve-Souris)

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Recommendation to discover this hiking trail at dusk.
Have fun with the playful bats that seem to be playing tag at times.

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15.9 km

Footbridge Over the Williers Stream

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Always nice that you can stay at the waterfront. The babbling river always brings peace to your mind. A location to enjoy.

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16.0 km

Small Waterfall at the French-Belgian Border

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This isn't a real waterfall, but rather a few heavy rapids on the Ruisseau de Williers, which forms the border between Belgium and France here.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

4.30 km

2.75 km

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

4.63 km

3.97 km

3.94 km

1.37 km

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Iron cross by the majestic linden tree

Sainte-Thérèse Chapel

Orval Abbey

View of the Abbey's castle

Bat Trail (Chemin des Chauve-Souris)

Footbridge Over the Williers Stream

Small Waterfall at the French-Belgian Border

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