수마뉴‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

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Le Bois-les-Dames는 놀라움을 주는 장소 중 하나입니다. 리에주에서 불과 몇 킬로미터 떨어진 곳에 숲 속에서 탁 트인 황무지로, 작은 시냇물에서 광산 폐기물 지대로 바뀌며, 때로는 베스드르 계곡의 아름다운 파노라마를 감상할 수 있습니다. 야생적이면서도 놀랍도록 도시에 가까운 풍경입니다. 평범하지 않은 하이킹을 좋아하는 사람들에게는 멋진 발견이 될 것입니다.

Chaudfontaine 숲 속 깊숙한 곳에 숨겨진 악마의 다리(Pont du Diable)는 사람들의 호기심을 자극하고 이끌어들입니다. 건조한 돌로 만들어진 이 작은 아치는 셰일 암석 위에 놓여 숲 한가운데 거의 어울리지 않는 것처럼 보입니다. 그리고 모든 좋은 « 악마의 다리 »처럼, 그것은 그 전설을 가지고 있습니다… 이 하이킹에 신비로운 느낌을 더하는 개성 넘치는 길입니다.

The MN18 Observation Bunker is part of the first line of defense of the Position Fortifiée de Liège (PFL), a network of bunkers built in the 1930s to defend Belgium against a German invasion. MN18 was the 18th bunker in the Margarins-Neufchâteau sector and equipped with an FM turret, recognizable by its tapered shape. During the German attack in May 1940, the bunker was destroyed by a 50 kg shaped charge placed on top of the turret, just where the periscope was located. The damage is still visible, making MN18 a tangible reminder of World War II. Right next to the bunker is the Knuppelstock orientation table, an impressive work of blue limestone with a diameter of 1.5 meters and weighing approximately one ton. The relief of the surrounding landscape is engraved on it based on data from the National Geographic Institute, with bronze details indicating the visible points. The table is also accessible for the visually impaired thanks to its tactile elements. The project, carried out by local organizations such as Qualité-Village-Wallonie and the municipality of Aubel, is unique in Belgium.

At this point, history and landscape converge. The MN18 observation bunker, a silent witness to the Second World War, still stands as a reminder of a turbulent period. From the bunker, you also have a unique view of the surrounding hilly landscape. Next to the bunker is the Knuppelstock orientation table, a platform that indicates the names and directions of villages, hills, and landmarks in the area. It's an ideal spot to get to know the region better and to enjoy a panoramic view of the border area between the Netherlands and Belgium.

At the edge of the pond near Val-Dieu Abbey stands the José Schyns observation hut, a peaceful spot where you can experience nature undisturbed. From the wooden hut, you have a beautiful view of the pond and the surrounding valley, ideal for observing birds and other animals in their natural habitat. The hut is named after José Schyns, a nature lover and bird conservationist who was committed to protecting and experiencing the wildlife in this region. It is a place that invites silence, mindfulness, and wonder.

Birdwatching hut at the pond in the Val-Dieu nature reserve

Bridge connecting two wooded promontories between Ninane and Chaudfontaine.