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Cave of Han-sur-Lesse – Le Belvédère Viewpoint loop from Han-sur-Lesse
01:37
5.85km
100m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
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Parking
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329 m
Saint-Hubert Church of Han-sur-Lesse
Highlight • Religious Site
The church is a three-aisled structure of natural stone, located on the Lesse River in the Belgian Ardennes. It was consecrated on June 20, 1783, by an auxiliary bishop of Liège and completely rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style at the beginning of the 20th century. The architecture reflects the typical features of that style: pointed arches, vertical lines, and a simple yet stately appearance.
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437 m
Tramway of the Caves of Han
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Today, this non-electrified meter gauge line is operated for tourism and serves the Caves of Han.
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488 m
Cave of Han-sur-Lesse
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559 m
Cows Grazing in the Belgian Countryside
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3.30 km
Le Belvédère Viewpoint
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This area is protected for both its beauty and its flora and fauna. At your feet lie the exceptional 'dry valley' or 'chavée', or more simply, the former bed of the Lesse River, as well as the wooded Boine massif, which is dome-shaped and in which the river has carved the Han Caves.
Until 100,000 years ago, the Lesse followed this wide meander before finding an easier underground path, thus creating the Belvaux chasm, where it plunges into the limestone of the massif through a vertiginous siphon some fifty meters deep. This is 'the river's disappearance'. It reappears 2 km further on at the exit of the caves. The chasm fills up as soon as the water flow exceeds 25,000 liters per second, the river reclaims its old meander and once again bypasses the Boine massif, flooding the surrounding villages. The inhabitants of Han then say that 'the water is turning'.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
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The chapel is built in a simple, contemporary style with local natural stone, giving it a subdued and peaceful atmosphere. It was founded as a place of devotion in honor of Mary, inspired by the apparitions in Lourdes. Its green setting and proximity to a picnic area make it a popular stop for hikers and pilgrims.
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5.18 km
King Baudouin Linden
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5.85 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.45 km
1.17 km
961 m
643 m
352 m
248 m
Surfaces
1.62 km
1.59 km
1.31 km
883 m
426 m
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Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (150 m)
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