Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

05:37

20.9km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Parc naturel de Gaume

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.4 km

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Highlight • Historical Site

A recommendation to discover this historic cemetery in foggy weather or at dusk.
The fog or shadows give a mysterious atmosphere to the cemetery.
Not recommended for the faint of heart.

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12.1 km

Sainte-Thérèse Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

In the shade where hangs a beautiful serene forest chapel of Saint Theresa. A rest bench invites you to linger.

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13.3 km

Orval Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label …

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13.7 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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13.8 km

Bat Trail (Chemin des Chauve-Souris)

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Recommendation to discover this hiking trail at dusk.
Have fun with the playful bats that seem to be playing tag at times.

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14.8 km

Ruisseau de Williers

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You hear this little river during the entire walk, but you don't always see it.

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15.9 km

Footbridge Over the Williers Stream

Highlight • Bridge

Always nice that you can stay at the waterfront. The babbling river always brings peace to your mind. A location to enjoy.

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16.1 km

Small Waterfall at the French-Belgian Border

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This isn't a real waterfall, but rather a few heavy rapids on the Ruisseau de Williers, which forms the border between Belgium and France here.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

4.30 km

2.77 km

421 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

4.55 km

3.97 km

1.37 km

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

53 %

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Mogues

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Sainte-Thérèse Chapel

Orval Abbey

View of the Abbey's castle

Bat Trail (Chemin des Chauve-Souris)

Ruisseau de Williers

Footbridge Over the Williers Stream

Small Waterfall at the French-Belgian Border

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