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

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

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5.0

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

01:28

12.6km

160m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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85 m

Drève des Quatre Chênes

Highlight • Trail

The Drève des quatre chênes initially runs flat on the plateau. Between the chapel and junction 30 it runs downwards and is poorly unpaved.

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745 m

Singletrack in Bois d'Hez

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

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7.35 km

Sablière de Strichon

Forest

11.7 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 been lucky enough to escape death, he later returned with an ancient statue rescued from a fire. Poor, he settled near the abbey and lived as a hermit for several years, begging to collect the amount needed to carry out his wish and have the chapel built.
The chapel was built in 1731, as evidenced by the vintage engraving on the pediment and the chronogram that adorns the cartouche below the niche.
It then quickly became a place of pilgrimage.

fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapelle_Notre-Dame_des_Afflig%C3%A9s_de_Villers-la-Ville

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12.0 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 walls already show their long history. Who has walked through here?

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12.2 km

Ruins of Villers-la-Ville Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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 is one of the most complete sites in Europe and reflects 850 years of history and knowledge in all areas. The abbey offers a unique opportunity to discover the history of the Cistercian order and to enjoy the calm and serene environment.

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12.2 km

Villers Abbey Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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12.4 km

Villers-la-Ville Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

3.70 km

1.42 km

1.27 km

359 m

173 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

2.61 km

1.93 km

562 m

173 m

138 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

17°C

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

Drève des Quatre Chênes

Singletrack in Bois d'Hez

Chapel of Our Lady of the Afflicted

Porte de Namur

Ruins of Villers-la-Ville Abbey

Villers Abbey Mill

Villers-la-Ville Abbey

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