The best walks and hikes around Douai
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Hauts-De-France? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around Douai to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around Douai is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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22
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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4. Viewpoint over the lake – Étang des Argales loop from Rieulay
5.08km
01:19
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(17)
121
hikers
5. Paluel Lock – Étangs d'Arleux-Palluel loop from Arleux
9.14km
02:19
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(44)
328
hikers
6. Terril des Argales Beach – Étang des Argales loop from Vred
4.36km
01:08
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.1
(10)
63
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7. Paluel Lock – Étangs d'Arleux-Palluel loop from Hamel
11.3km
02:52
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(13)
58
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8. Étang des Argales – Viewpoint over the lake loop from Rieulay
12.3km
03:08
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(14)
48
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9. Étang des Argales – Viewpoint over the lake loop from Marchiennes
16.4km
04:12
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(12)
41
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10. Forêt de Marchiennes loop from Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes
4.95km
01:16
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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