This marshy area of 21 hectares was already inhabited in prehistoric times and buildings were built in Roman times.

Today there is a water pumping station and watercress beds are …

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July 2, 2025

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The Henri Fontaine stream rises between Cras-Avernas and Bertrée, then irrigates several villages in the commune of Hannut before crossing the reserve at Grand-Hallet. Its source has long been linked to watercress cultivation, which requires good quality water.

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March 3, 2025

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The Sept Fontaines nature reserve extends in Hannut on a part of the valley where the Henri-Fontaine flows, where many vegetation elements have disappeared, also on other territories municipalities. Stagnant water, a gently sloping river, dry reed beds, ruderal scrub, alluvial alder-ash forests, alluvial meadows... all bear witness to what could be observed less than a century ago in most valley bottoms, before the significant intensification of land use. The site is part of the main ecological structure of Hannut, as a core area.

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1. Grand-Hallet Church – Nice hiking trail loop from Grand-Hallet

7.99km

02:06

70m

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

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2. Narrow Country Path – Beautiful hiking trail loop from Petit-Hallet

14.7km

03:52

130m

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3. Nice hiking trail – Grand-Hallet Church loop from Tumulus d'Avernas

5.04km

01:19

40m

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

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Elevation 110 m

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Monday 9 March

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Location: Hannut, Waremme, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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The Sept Fontaines Nature Reserve

1. Grand-Hallet Church – Nice hiking trail loop from Grand-Hallet

2. Narrow Country Path – Beautiful hiking trail loop from Petit-Hallet

3. Nice hiking trail – Grand-Hallet Church loop from Tumulus d'Avernas

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