Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 186 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 3 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Best Forest Hikes in Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois
13 routes in Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 6.6 km and 144 m (472 ft) of ascent.
That is 18 percent of the 73 routes we map in Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois. They are shorter than the local average, 6.6 km against 11.0 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 144 m (472 ft) against 242 m (794 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Forest trails are the dependable choice: shade when it is hot, shelter when it is not, and a completely different character once the leaves turn. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Trails
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 121 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 19 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 190 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 5 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 146 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 36 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 127 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 23 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 4.0 km / 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 88 m
- Typical duration
- 58 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 238 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 37 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 48 m
- Typical duration
- 32 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 4.9 km / 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 107 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 10 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 74 m
- Typical duration
- 49 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 277 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 2 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 115 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · Wallonia
- Distance
- 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 160 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 46 min
- Forest
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Promenade de Dohan (Les Hayons, Bouillon)Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 8.5 km | 186 m | 2 hr 3 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Jeune BoisParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 5.5 km | 121 m | 1 hr 19 min | Easy | April to October |
| Le Bois JeanParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 8.7 km | 190 m | 2 hr 5 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Les AisancesParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 6.6 km | 146 m | 1 hr 36 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Les CrêtesParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 5.8 km | 127 m | 1 hr 23 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les DolimartsParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 4.0 km | 88 m | 58 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les EpiouxParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 10.8 km | 238 m | 2 hr 37 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Les Huit SemoisParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 2.2 km | 48 m | 32 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les MauleusParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 4.9 km | 107 m | 1 hr 10 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les RecoursParc national de la Vallée de la Semois | 3.4 km | 74 m | 49 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Les Étangs de Conques, 50 Promenade de Dohan (Les Hayons, Bouillon), Les Aisances. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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