The Bonhomme de Fer (the Iron Guy) may be overlooked by modern computing systems, but he remains a witness to our history and to the inventiveness of our ancestors. In …

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June 6, 2022

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Bonhomme de Fer, a geodesic landmark that was once used to map Belgium by triangulation with other clearly visible points (such as the Lion of Waterloo) long before the appearance of GPS. Interesting place with signs pointing to other landmarks in the area and the distance (but often hidden by trees).

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January 22, 2023

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2. Lovers' Tunnel – Trail along the Sennette loop from Bois de la Houssière - Le Grand Bois

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3. Houssière Wood – Wooden stairs loop from Henripont

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Écaussinnes, Soignies, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Bonhomme de Fer Geodetic Marker

1. Lovers' Tunnel – Trail along the Sennette loop from Écaussinnes

2. Lovers' Tunnel – Trail along the Sennette loop from Bois de la Houssière - Le Grand Bois

3. Houssière Wood – Wooden stairs loop from Henripont

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