Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Singletrack in Bois d'Hez loop from Villers-la-Ville

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Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Singletrack in Bois d'Hez loop from Villers-la-Ville

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Villers-la-Ville Abbey – Singletrack in Bois d'Hez loop from Villers-la-Ville

01:28

12.7km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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326 m

Villers Abbey Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Just look behind this water mill, due to the attraction of the large ruins...

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475 m

Founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, this former abbey is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No less than 900 years of history are told through the 50,000 m² of walls, stones, medieval gardens, vaults and vineyards.

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1.30 km

Singletrack in Bois d'Hez

Highlight • MTB Park

Nice single track. Be sure to include it in your tour.

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10.7 km

Chevelipont Mill

Highlight • Structure

At this former mill on the Thyle you will find a nice picnic spot with some benches and steps down to the water. On the other side of the water is a memorial stone for a certain Francois Maus.

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10.8 km

Forest Trail with Stone Arch and Stream

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Beautiful hiking trail runs under the railway. With special lighting, you can take beautiful photos here.
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11.6 km

Bois de l'Ermitage

Forest

11.9 km

Chapel of Our Lady of the Afflicted

Highlight • Religious Site

An officer passing through Villers on his way to the battlefield in Germany promised to build a chapel in honor of the Virgin when he returned from the war. Having …

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12.2 km

Porte de Namur

Highlight • Monument

The Porte de Namur is a monumental gate in the classical style. It is a remnant of the abbey walls from 1725, which were built under Abbot Jacques Hache. The …

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12.4 km

Ruins of Villers-la-Ville Abbey

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Villers-la-Ville Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey of which some impressive ruins have been preserved. This historic and touristic landmark was founded in 1146 and was built around 1190-1267. It …

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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