Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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118 m

The castle

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The castle, built in the 12th century by Baldwin IV of Hainaut, was the home of the Counts of Hainaut, also Counts of Holland and Zeeland. Its last sovereign was …

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1.16 km

Monument and commemorative plaque in honour of Leon Mallard and Roger Robert, members of the FFI (Forces françaises de l'intérieur) who lost their lives near this gate during the recapture of Le Quesnoy on 2 September 1944.

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8.95 km

Potelle Castle

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Very beautiful castle but it is forbidden to pass the gate. It is open to the public only during heritage days.

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11.8 km

First Rampart Entrance, Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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The photos of the castle and the waterfalls are from Potelle Castle and do not belong here at all.

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11.9 km

Porte de Fauroeulx

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The Porte Faurœulx is part of the fortified city walls built between the 15th and 17th centuries. These walls were built to protect the city from attacks and sieges. The …

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12.0 km

Maison du tourisme

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A beautiful, striking building that is actually quite recent.

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12.1 km

Le Quesnoy Belfry

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The belfry, also known as the Tour de l'Horloge, was built in the 17th century during the period of the fortified city of Le Quesnoy. The city had a more …

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12.2 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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The original church on this site was Sainte-Marguerite, built around 1416. It was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1794. The current church was built between 1826 and 1829 after …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

2.51 km

902 m

762 m

664 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.22 km

1.73 km

765 m

410 m

Elevation

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The castle

Mémorial FFI 02 Sep 1944

Potelle Castle

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