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Avesnois Greenway – Liessies Picnic Area loop from Ohain

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Avesnois Greenway – Liessies Picnic Area loop from Ohain

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Avesnois Greenway – Liessies Picnic Area loop from Ohain

03:42

59.8km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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3.04 km

Château de Trélon

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The Château de Trélon is a castle located in Trélon, in the north of France. It belongs to the de Merode family and has been registered as a historic monument since 1986. Built on the site of an old 15th-century fortress, the castle has undergone significant transformations over the generations, with great attention always paid to the architecture. It is a majestic Louis XIII style house, richly decorated with collections of furniture, tapestries, Sèvres porcelain and beautiful works of art.
The de Merode family is one of the largest families that has been associated with most European courts throughout history. Since the 15th century, members of the House of Merode have held titles such as count, baron of the Holy Empire and prince. They are related to families such as Monaco, d'Arenberg, the Spanish and Italian royal families... The estate has been in the family since at least 1580.
The castle offers guided tours from April to October and promises a visit you will long remember!

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6.16 km

Avesnois Greenway

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Located in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, the greenway of Avesnois connects Trélon to Ferrière-la-Grande in the north via Liessies, Solre-le-Château, Lez-Fontaines, Sars-Poteries and Dimont. Along the way, you will discover the landscapes of the state forest of Abbé-Val-Joly, the valley of Helpe Majeure and the basin of Solre. A varied route between nature and heritage.
The Voie Verte de l'Avesnois (Emerald Trail) uses about 30 km of the old railway line that opened in 1885 and connected Maubeuge to Fourmies. Closed to passengers in 1969 and to goods in 1976, it is still occasionally used for freight on the Maubeuge-Ferrière-la-Grande and Trélon-Fourmies sections.

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11.2 km

Liessies Picnic Area

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Very nice asphalted railway line cycle path EV3.

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11.2 km

La Forestière

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Definitely nice, but it was closed today.
Whit Monday.

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12.3 km

Church of Liessies

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The church is part of the former Liessies Abbey, which dates back to the 8th century. The abbey was founded by Wibert, Count of Poitou, who sought refuge in the region thanks to lands given to him by Pépin le Bref. Built in the 16th century at the gates of the abbey, the church served both as a shelter for the population and protection for its powerful neighbour. The church has two defensive towers on its facade and was built with a small bell tower so as not to be overshadowed by the sumptuous abbey church.

Listed as a historical monument since 1944, the church contains many remarkable elements, including numerous wooden statues dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, which are protected as historical monuments. There are also four paintings from the 18th century representing the four cardinal virtues: Temperance, Justice, Strength and Prudence.

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20.9 km

Start of the Voie Verte de l'Avesnois

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Located in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, the Avesnois greenway connects Trélon with Ferrière-la-Grande in the north via Liessies, Solre-le-Château, Lez-Fontaines, Sars-Poteries and Dimont. Along the way, you will discover the landscapes of the Abbé-Val-Joly state forest, the Helpe Majeure valley and the Solre basin. A varied route between nature and heritage.
The Voie Verte de l'Avesnois (Emerald Trail) uses approximately 30 km of the old railway line that opened in 1885 and connected Maubeuge to Fourmies. Closed to passengers in 1969 and to goods in 1976, it is still used occasionally for freight on the Maubeuge-Ferrière-la-Grande and Trélon-Fourmies sections.

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43.2 km