Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Wallonie

Le Vivier Nature Reserve

Wallonie

Le Vivier Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Le Vivier Nature Reserve

Hiking

5.0

(18)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Save

Location: Celles, Tournai, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

Save

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Tips

Katrien

January 25, 2026

Hiking

A small but exceptionally valuable natural gem just across the language border in Escanaffles (municipality of Celles), near Avelgem. The area was officially recognized as a nature reserve in December 2023 and is a collaboration between Natuurpunt, Ardenne & Gaume, and the Cercles des Naturalistes de Belgique (CNB).

Translated by

•

Erwin D.R

May 30, 2022

Hiking

In the beautiful rural village of Escanaffles (Celles), popularly called Schalafie, just across the language border in Wallonia and close to Avelgem, lies the 8 hectare nature reserve with a total area of 10 hectares. Very special in the nature reserve is the still intact presence of the historic pattern of ditches. There is one main ditch that drains water to the Rhosnes River and dozens of side ditches that flow into that main ditch.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Le Vivier Nature Reserve

4.6

(9)

hikers

#1.

Kluisbos Play Forest – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Escanaffles

11.6km

03:02

90m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(11)

hikers

#2.

Kluisbos Forest – Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus loop from Ruien

25.9km

06:59

330m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.1

(7)

hikers

#3.