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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Nismes Castle loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

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Belgium
Wallonia
Namur
Philippeville
Viroinval

Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Nismes Castle loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

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Fondry des Chiens Gorge – Nismes Castle loop from Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

01:39

6.04km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Fondry des Chiens

Parc national de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse

Parc naturel Viroin Hermeton

Waypoints

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570 m

The Gardens of O

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Very beautiful park and quiet location ...

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816 m

Jardins d'O in Nismes

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The Jardins d´O in Nismes are diver ponds and canals that can be navigated and admired as part of an "ecological tour" in an electric boat.
They are in the immediate vicinity of the Chateau Licot.

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2.26 km

Small Gorge in the Meadow

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Beautiful gap in the meadow between the fruit trees.

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2.49 km

Abannets Viewpoint

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The Panorama des Abannets is a magnificent viewpoint located near Viroinval, just above the village of Nismes. It offers a breathtaking view of the Eau Noire valley and the surrounding hills and forests.
You will find an orientation table here.

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3.87 km

Fondry des Chiens Gorge

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Near the town of Nismes, the Viroin-Hermeton Nature Park is home to an exceptional nature reserve. A narrow gorge, up to 20 meters deep, is home to a biotope rich …

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5.00 km

Nismes Castle

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5.15 km

Moulin Guillaume

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This water mill, located downstream of the 'Zwarte Water' and below the Mousty mountain, was mentioned in 1609 as a ban mill: the local residents were obliged to have their …

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5.26 km

Saint Lambert Church in Nismes

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The Église Saint-Lambert in Nismes is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture. The building was designed by the Dutch architect Jean Kuypers and was built between 1829 and 1830. The …

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6.04 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.54 km

1.17 km

974 m

739 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.53 km

1.12 km

838 m

410 m

121 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 1 November

9°C

7°C

29 %

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Comments

July 5, 2022,Fondry des Chiens – Fondry des Chiens Rondje vanuit Nismes
Beautiful walk in beautiful woods, with quite a lot of climbing moments but beautiful bonus ... super beautiful cliffs to see

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