Epioux Ponds – Pedestrian/cyclist bridge loop from Chiny

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Epioux Ponds – Pedestrian/cyclist bridge loop from Chiny

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Epioux Ponds – Pedestrian/cyclist bridge loop from Chiny

03:39

13.0km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de Gaume

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.51 km

At the Counts of Chiny

Highlight • Cafe

Possibility to have a coffee and eat a pancake (open even in covid containment). Which is really good. Small tourist office next door. Departure of the walk to the rock of Hat and departure of the kayak.

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2.40 km

View of the Semois from Rocher de l'Écureuil

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One of the beautiful viewpoints on the Semois. A resting bench invites you to relax. Just enjoying.

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4.90 km

Épioux Railway Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Here you safely cross the railway. With this underpass, you avoid a detour.

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7.22 km

Epioux Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Les Epioux is an old manor with its own lake.

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11.0 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Picnic area on the waterfront. Wonderful, just enjoying the departing or passing canoe adventurers.

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11.0 km

Pedestrian/cyclist bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Chiny is also known as a departure point for boat trips on the Semois. Of course, just like in the rest of the Ardennes, you can venture down with a …

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11.0 km

Semois River in the Parc naturel de Gaume

Highlight • River

11.6 km

Wide path through the forest in Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Highlight • Forest

13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

2.25 km

1.75 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.72 km

2.63 km

1.77 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

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Comments

May 11, 2025,Boucle Étang d'Épioux – Passerelle piétons/vélos au départ de Chiny

A magnificent walk, often along a small river. Beautiful ponds, lovely little trails winding through the forest. A portion of the walk is on a road, but ultimately short. I recommend it.

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