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Col du Rideux - Starting point for hikes

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Col du Rideux - Starting point for hikes

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Location: Durbuy, Marche-En-Famenne, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. View of Lignely Church – Col de Rideux loop from Heyd

5.05km

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170m

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

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2. Col de Rideux – Mormont loop from Heyd

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320m

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

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3. Col de Rideux – Ridge Trail loop from Heyd

9.70km

02:47

240m

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

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 14, 2021

The Col du Rideux, with its 370 height, is the only slope in Belgium that can be described with the term Col. On top of the Rideux is a large partly paved parking lot. From here you can start walks on the Drakenrug.

A passage from our Arduenna Experience...

Along wide forest roads, under the shelter of deciduous and pine trees, we descend towards 'Devil's Bed'. The foliage suddenly turns a strong orange…

Is it the fiery morning yawn of the "Devil"? Through the capricious leafless branches we untangle the unslept 'Devil's Bed'. Is the Devil still out? Sounds of frightened, panicked lowing cows fill the valley.

To be on the safe side, we get rid of the hiking boots and walk back in stocking feet.

A narrow winding forest road, over rocky points, leads us over the sleeping 'Dragon's Back'.

The mossy rocks and trees bring peace to our minds and the forest. Only the rustle of fallen leaves betrays our retreat into the mysterious, enchanting setting.

Safe and sound we reach the top of Rideû without waking the snoring Dragon.

We succeeded… and the Devil feasts on fresh rump steak by the tail of the sleeping Dragon.

Read more? All our experiences can be found in my collection Arduenna Experience. Enjoy reading.

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Dries

November 14, 2024

small pass with parking to start your walk.

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Location: Durbuy, Marche-En-Famenne, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

Col du Rideux - Starting point for hikes

1. View of Lignely Church – Col de Rideux loop from Heyd

2. Col de Rideux – Mormont loop from Heyd

3. Col de Rideux – Ridge Trail loop from Heyd

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