Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut is a nature park situated in Wallonia Picardy, along the Franco-Belgian border. This area is characterized by a mosaic of plains, extensive forests like Bonsecours and Stambruges, and significant wetlands such as the Harchies marshes. The Escaut (Scheldt) river flows through the park, contributing to a landscape shaped by its alluvial plain, canals, and agricultural lands. These varied terrains provide a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and…
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416
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6.89km
01:46
30m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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183
hikers
6.69km
01:56
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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90
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5.58km
01:26
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30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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169
runners
24.1km
02:45
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

143
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20.6km
02:17
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.8km
01:34
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140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.66km
00:32
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40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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19
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57.7km
03:34
230m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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317
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46.9km
03:39
220m
220m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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180
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31.4km
01:55
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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178
riders
50.8km
04:03
260m
260m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.7
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498
riders
50.7km
03:39
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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287
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42.8km
02:41
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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57.5km
04:08
320m
320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.1
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54.7km
04:09
340m
340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.8
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203
riders
44.4km
01:56
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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128
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48.9km
02:12
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

133
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110km
04:33
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360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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108
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32.1km
01:40
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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47
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67.8km
04:03
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56.7km
03:41
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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48.6km
03:16
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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26
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54.4km
03:29
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut offers a wide range of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The park features more than 2,600 routes for various sports.
Yes, Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut has a substantial network of hiking trails. There are over 730 hiking routes available, catering to different preferences. For more information, refer to the Hiking in Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut guide.
The park provides numerous cycling opportunities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. There are over 540 routes for touring bicycles and more than 400 for road cycling. Explore options in the Cycling in Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut guide.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut, with over 210 dedicated routes. The park's varied terrain, including forest areas, provides suitable conditions for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails in Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut guide for routes.
Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut offers easy and family-friendly options for outdoor enthusiasts. Specific guides are available for Easy hikes and Family-friendly hikes. The park also features 'Pic'orée' spaces and barefoot trails designed for family engagement.
The park is characterized by the Escaut (Scheldt) river, which flows for 9 miles (15 km) through the area. Notable features include extensive forests like Bonsecours and Stambruges, and significant wetlands such as the Harchies marshes. The 'Promenoir des Cimes' offers a unique perspective of the forest from 52 feet (16 meters) above ground.
Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut is highly regarded by komoot users, with over 111,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the park have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars from more than 16,700 ratings. This indicates a positive reception from the outdoor community.
Komoot offers several guides for Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Running Trails, MTB Trails, and Cycling. There are also guides for family-friendly and easy hikes, and traffic-free bike rides.
The park can be accessed via public transport, with specific routes available from bus stations. A dedicated komoot guide, Hikes from bus stations in Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut, provides information on trails accessible this way. This allows visitors to explore the park without a personal vehicle.
The official website for Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut is plainesdelescaut.be. For direct inquiries, the park can be reached by phone at +32 69 77 98 10. An information center, L'Escale Forestière, also provides visitor services.
Yes, Parc Naturel Des Plaines De L’Escaut offers traffic-free routes suitable for various types of cycling. Guides are available for Traffic-free bike rides for touring bicycles and Traffic-free bike rides for road cycling. These routes provide a safer and more enjoyable experience away from vehicular traffic.

