View of the Semois River – View of Bouillon Castle loop from Corbion

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View of the Semois River – View of Bouillon Castle loop from Corbion

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View of the Semois River – View of Bouillon Castle loop from Corbion

04:47

16.5km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Épine Viewpoint

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Steep climb with a view of the valley... In the distance you can already see the suspension bridge...

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4.45 km

View of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Clairefontaine

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Notre-Dame de Clairefontaine abbey or Cordemois abbey is an abbey of Cistercian nuns whose act of foundation dates back to 1845. Very pretty view from the hiking trail on the …

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5.18 km

View of the Semois River

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Beautiful view over the water, flanked by the hills...

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5.40 km

Riverside Path along the Semois

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Beautiful path next to the river...

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5.47 km

Narrow Path Between River and Cliffs

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A beautiful stretch along the water, the route is easy to do with a dog. (We had a shepherd.)

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8.62 km

Bouillon Castle

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This fortified castle dating from the Middle Ages is an essential symbol of Bouillon. From up there, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the city and the loop of the Semois.

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10.2 km

View of Bouillon Castle

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From this point you have a particularly good view of the impressive complex of the castle of Bouillon.

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10.5 km

View of Bouillon and its castle

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The Tomb of the Giant, known as Le Tombeau du Géant in French, is a remarkable natural formation in the Ardennes. Located near Bouillon, it is one of the most …

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

2.96 km

2.26 km

1.88 km

276 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

3.72 km

3.49 km

1.46 km

1.03 km

347 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

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Comments

August 24, 2025,🇧🇪 Eine leckere Bouillon an der Semois

I'm spending a few days with my son in Wallonia, the southernmost region of Belgium.

We've found ourselves in the Ardennes. The wooded mountains are crisscrossed by the Semois River, which has carved a picturesque and wild way into the landscape here. Our hike begins in the small, pretty town of Bouillon, near the French border. We follow the meanders …

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August 12, 2022,Circuit à partir de Bouillon

Wonderful hike. Along the semois. Great for Kenzo swimming in this hot weather. To do again.

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January 24, 2024,Point de vue de l'Épine – Le long de la Semois Rondje vanuit Bouillon

**Adventure to Bouillon Castle – 13.5 km of history and nature**

240 km from home, with a sense of adventure, I set off on my journey to the majestic Bouillon Castle. A walk full of history and beauty, with 13.5 km under my feet and a climb of 400 meters. My muscles, after six days of rest, were once again …

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