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Wallonie

Mousty Arboretum

Natural Monuments

Wallonie

Mousty Arboretum

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Mousty Arboretum

Recommended by 85 hikers out of 86

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc national de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

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

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1. Le Mousti — loop from Nismes in the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse National Park

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2. Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Fondry des Chiens Gorge loop from Dourbes

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3. Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Fondry des Chiens Gorge loop from Dourbes

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430m

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

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Paul_C

January 28, 2024

The Mousty arboretum was planted in the last century by a forestry engineer who wanted to test different tree species for the limestone region. Today you can admire more than 30 species of deciduous and coniferous trees, each accompanied by an informative sign. You can also enjoy the view from three benches and gazebos, and learn about the arboretum from large panels. The arboretum is a great place to relax and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the trees.

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Willem VS

July 19, 2021

The arboretum was planted last century by Forest Engineer Blondeau with the aim of determining the species that would be most suitable for afforesting the limestone region (tiennes). Today, many of these trees have grown too large and the leaves, needles, fruits, etc... can no longer be seen. The original pictures with names have for the most part been removed. The Natural Park has carried out various planting actions to fill the lower vegetation zone and to place about thirty A3 information panels about the different deciduous or coniferous species. Three benches are placed on the viewing points as well as large information panels about the arboretum in general.

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JakobusPilger

March 22, 2022

I can't resist and just have to quote the incomparable humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), who was known to a wide audience for his wit and "another poem", with a short quatrain:
"Trees, trees, nothing but trees,
and in between - spaces.
But behind it all, you can hardly believe it:
Another tree!"
(H.Erhardt)

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Elevation 210 m

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

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Mousty Arboretum

1. Le Mousti — loop from Nismes in the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse National Park

2. Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Fondry des Chiens Gorge loop from Dourbes

3. Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Fondry des Chiens Gorge loop from Dourbes

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