Fort Marchovelette is one of the nine forts which constituted the fortifications of Namur at the end of the 19th century. Built between 1888 and 1892, this triangular fort was …

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February 27, 2023

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Small triangular fort very similar to Fort d'Évegnée, although its layout is unique in its kind, Fort Marchovelette, located northeast of the town of Namur, was (with Cognelée) one of …

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Military field, it is used nowadays (2007) for explosives tests. Entry is strictly prohibited, except by special authorization, and it is permanently guarded. The secondary accesses have been closed off in order to secure the site. The overhead crane was removed and the ditch it covered was blocked.

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1. Around Fort de Marchovelette — loop from Champion

10.2km

02:46

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Animals of the Abbey – Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey loop from Franc-Waret

22.1km

06:04

340m

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

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3. Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey – Animals of the Abbey loop from Namur

23.2km

06:24

380m

390m

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Location: Fernelmont, Namur, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Old Fort of Marchovelette

1. Around Fort de Marchovelette — loop from Champion

2. Animals of the Abbey – Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey loop from Franc-Waret

3. Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey – Animals of the Abbey loop from Namur

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