If you are looking for a historical and spiritual destination, you can visit the Walcourt Basilica in Belgium. It is a minor basilica dedicated to Saint Maternus, who is said to have founded an oratory in the 4th century and carved a wooden Madonna, still preserved in the church. The basilica is a fine example of Gothic architecture.

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Best Hikes to Basilica of Walcourt

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1. Le Grand Tour — loop from Walcourt

6.94km

01:55

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Laneffe – The Seven Bridges loop from Walcourt

19.6km

05:24

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Basilica of Walcourt – Stairway Alley loop from Yves-Gomezée

14.9km

04:02

200m

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Walcourt, Philippeville, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Basilica of Walcourt

1. Le Grand Tour — loop from Walcourt

2. View of Laneffe – The Seven Bridges loop from Walcourt

3. Basilica of Walcourt – Stairway Alley loop from Yves-Gomezée

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