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Long Distance Hiking · Éislek, the north of Luxembourg

Escapardenne Éislek Trail - A long-distance hiking trail through the Ardennes of Luxembourg and Belgium

recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate

Distance 107.1 km

Duration 32:30 h

Ascent 2,860 m

Descent 2,891 m

Discover the Escapardenne Eislek Trail in Luxembourg: Hike through idyllic river valleys, dense forests, and historic sites. Experience nature, ...

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Hiking Trail · Belgium

In the footsteps of the Celts

Premium content Difficulty easy

Distance 8.2 km

Duration 3:15 h

Ascent 160 m

Descent 161 m

A beautiful and varied but also strenuous hike on well-marked paths and trails through a distinctly rugged landscape.

from Eric Thomas, Wandermagazin

Long Distance Hiking · Éislek, the north of Luxembourg

Escapardenne Éislek Trail

recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult

Distance 107.3 km

Duration 32:15 h

Ascent 2,390 m

Descent 2,420 m

The "Escapardenne Éislek Trail" connects the Belgian-Luxembourg Ardennes over 106 kilometers, offering a varied landscape.

4.5

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Hiking Trail · Belgium

The wild Ourthe – Of rocks, wild waters, and Celts

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.5 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 343 m

Descent 337 m

Over the rocks of Hérou, with splendid views of the river, the hike follows the course of the Ourthe and leads back to the starting point on narrow ...

from Eric Thomas, Wandermagazin

Hiking Trail · Belgium

Through the Fairy Valley – route around the Achouffe brewery

Premium content Difficulty easy

Distance 9.1 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 251 m

Descent 252 m

The beautiful and varied route actually consists of two separate hikes that can be easily combined.

4.3

from Eric Thomas, Wandermagazin

Hiking Trail · Houffalize

Ourthe valley near Nadrin

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.4 km

Duration 3:48 h

Ascent 227 m

Descent 227 m

Circular hike to the Le Hérou rock, through the Ourthe valley and to the Celtic fortifications of Le Cheslé

from Jürgen Kaluzny, Community

Hiking Trail · Bastogne

Belgium - Ardennes - #1 - Houffalize, along L'Ourthe orientale and occidentale, part 2

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult

Distance 20.3 km

Duration 6:35 h

Ascent 780 m

Descent 780 m

This tour in the Houffalize region impresses again with great, original paths, views over the heights and the Ourthe valleys, a lot of variety, ...

from Olaf Hildebrand, Community

Long Distance Hiking

GR 57 Vallée de l'Ourthe et Sentier du Nord, Belgium & Luxembourg

recommended route Difficulty easy Open

Distance 297.3 km

Duration 94:30 h

Ascent 5,157 m

Descent 5,154 m

Hiking through the heart of the Ardennes on the GR 57; Vallée de l'Ourthe et Sentier du Nord. From Housse to Diekirch.

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Hiking Trail · Bastogne

Belgium - Ardennes - Houffalize, along the L'Ourthe eastern part 1

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult

Distance 19.6 km

Duration 5:55 h

Ascent 700 m

Descent 700 m

This tour impresses with great, original paths, views of the heights, a lot of variety, and absolute tranquility in a truly dreamlike landscape.

4.5

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Long Distance Hiking · Belgium

Walking through Wallonia

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 242.1 km

Duration 66:45 h

Ascent 3,823 m

Descent 3,389 m

Hiking the GR 57 Vallée de l'Ourthe through the Belgium Ardennes.

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August 28, 2026

Elly Baltus
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very pretty walk, however, if you intend to do the loop in the north, be aware that western side is private property and it is enforced. We met the forest ranger who happened to be a very nice man. Luckily. Also the northern section of the loop is a road.

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Written August 28, 2026

Hiking Trail
Achouffe 7km
August 11, 2026

Marcel
Community

Schöne Tour, leider waren einige Abschnitte am Wasser entlang nicht mehr passierbar, daher mussten wir kurzerhand improvisieren und einmal sogar umdrehen. Schade…

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Written August 11, 2026

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Ardennes - Houffalize, along the L'Ourthe eastern part 1
August 08, 2026

Lesse
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Unheimlich schöne Tour mit extrem hohen Pfadanteil. Auf halber Strecke muss ein steiler Anstieg überwunden werden, wo gerade Forstarbeiten stattgefunden haben.

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Challenging Variety of paths Solitude Scenic

Written August 08, 2026

Hiking Trail
⭐ Belgium - Ardennes - #1 - Houffalize, Part 2 - Adventure Plus ⭐
February 08, 2026

Olaf Hildebrand
Community

Tolle Tour mit viel Abwechslung und Weitsichten

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Written February 08, 2026

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Ardennes - Houffalize, from Mont over the heights to Achouffe, part 3
February 07, 2026

Olaf Hildebrand
Community

Für mich eine unfassbar tolle Wanderung, die in dieser Mittelgebirgsregion ihres Gleichen sucht!

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Written February 07, 2026

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Ardennes - #1 - Houffalize, along L'Ourthe orientale and occidentale, part 2
January 17, 2026

Olaf Hildebrand
Community

In meinen Augen ein absoluter Knaller, der eher wenig überlaufen ist

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Written January 17, 2026

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Ardennes - Houffalize, along the L'Ourthe eastern part 1
October 23, 2025

Wander - und Kraxelspass
Community

October 18, 2025

Superschöne Tour, die wir auf dem Rückweg hinter dem Chesle noch verlängert / variiert haben. Vielen Dank fürs Einstellen.

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Written October 23, 2025

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Nardin - Along the original Ourthe
October 23, 2025

Wander - und Kraxelspass
Community

Die Tour hatten wir schon seit einigen Jahren vor zu machen, am letzten Wochenende haben wir das dann mit ein paar Erweiterungen umgesetzt. Absolut lohnend, tolle Tour.

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Written October 23, 2025

Hiking Trail
The wild Ourthe – Of rocks, wild waters, and Celts
July 30, 2025

Kristof Depuydt
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Written July 30, 2025

Hiking Trail
Belgium - Nardin - Along the original Ourthe
May 08, 2025

Stéphane B
Community

March 20, 2025

Magnifique parcours très complet avec de très beaux points de vue, des forêts magnifiques et un bord de rivière très agréable. Attention toutefois, des pentes raides et nombreuses peuvent devenir dangereuses si humide. ce parcours nécessite un bon état physique.

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Photo: Stéphane B, Community

Photo: Stéphane B, Community

Photo: Stéphane B, Community

Photo: Stéphane B, Community

Photo: Stéphane B, Community

Written May 08, 2025

Hiking Trail
Ourthe valley near Nadrin
December 26, 2024

Ben Delse
Community

Joli parcours technique, les deux Ourthe offrent un paysage enchanteur, un bar et terrasse au bord du barrage à l'arrivée. A faire en dehors de la saison des kayaks, l'encaissement fait résonance, ces joyeux pagayeurs peuvent être bruyants et brisent la quiétude des lieux ;)

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Written December 26, 2024

Hiking Trail
Route of the Nisramont Dam
July 29, 2024

Sylvie Paquay
Community

May 18, 2024

super parcours, très bien balisé

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Written July 29, 2024

Long Distance Hiking
Escapardenne Éislek Trail

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