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Liège
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Aubel

View of Val-Dieu Abbey – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from Aubel

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Belgium
Wallonia
Liège
Verviers
Aubel

View of Val-Dieu Abbey – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from Aubel

Moderate

4.7

(260)

961

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View of Val-Dieu Abbey – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from Aubel

03:33

13.0km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.40 km

Bel Stream

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The Bel is a small river in the province of Liège in Belgium. It is a tributary of the Berwijn. The confluence is located in the commune of Aubel next …

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2.64 km

The Sint-Annakapel (Chapelle Sainte-Anne) is an accessible field chapel in the Belgian municipality of Aubel, located on the Eyckerweg, which is a field road northwest of the bowl.

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3.75 km

View of the Bocage Countryside

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In landscape architecture or spatial planning, a coulisse landscape refers to a landscape with alternating open and closed spaces, often created by hedges, rows of trees, or buildings. It resembles a stage with varying sightlines.

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4.10 km

Beautiful varied walking route

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4.69 km

Path to Observation Post MN18

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This path leads directly to the remains of observation post MN18 that was built here at the time. A beautiful view awaits at the top.

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6.17 km

View of Val-Dieu Abbey

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From a bench, you have a view of the tower of Val Dieu Abbey. It's nice to see two older horses roaming freely here. A long path leads you down to the abbey.

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8.10 km

Val-Dieu Abbey

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The Val-Dieu Abbey is the only Belgian Abbey to survive the French Revolution. There are no more monks, but a Christian community still occupies the premises. A magnificent place full …

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11.6 km

Path Through the Meadow

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An official hiking trail leads through the meadow, which can be used as a shortcut on the way to Aubel.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.10 km

3.64 km

559 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

3.58 km

1.26 km

934 m

765 m

391 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 24 August

22°C

11°C

18 %

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Comments

February 18, 2026,De Oversteek van Val-Dieu
Bereid je voor want dit wordt nogal een groot wandelverslag.

Laten we er maar mee beginnen dat ik zelf de afgelopen vijf dagen behoorlijk ziek ben geweest. Echt zo’n periode waarin je lichaam je dwingt om stil te staan. Binnen blijven rusten hoesten herstellen niet bepaald mijn favoriete bezigheid. Toch moesten we even pas op de plaats maken. Afgelopen zondag …
The abbey's park and basilica are free to enter. After stocking up on abbey cheeses and beer from the monastery shop, we began our return journey.

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On this tour from Aubel in Belgium to the Abbaye Val Dieu, the path led us into the slopes of the "Val Dieu". You had to be on your guard because often such hidden paths or rather unexpected paths prompted you to look for the way more often.
At first the view of the valley was denied by a hazy …

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Only a few photos today, we got really wet again ☔☔☔ the tour often runs over meadows, currently they are very muddy, good 👞 are advisable 😬 a great tour 👌

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From Aubel we walk to the abbey of Val-Dieu. We cross the Bel for the first time. A beautiful field path takes us past the Saint-Anne chapel and a farm. From here we cross one meadow after another, from one gate to another. A long climb is rewarded with a beautiful view of the bocage landscape. Further on we enjoy …

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The route takes us through a lovely landscape, across meadows and fields, with views of the Battice Plain. Halfway through, we stopped at the Val Dieu Abbey for a crêpe to recharge our batteries. Given today's weather, it was naturally very crowded.

Have a lovely Sunday evening, everyone 🥾🙋‍♀️

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Departure: Val-Dieu Abbey parking lot in Saint-Jean Sart (Aubel).
A beautiful hike through the flowery groves in spring. Crossing numerous meadows thanks to the stiles, you'll encounter curious cows!
Some sections, however, are on quiet back roads.
Val-Dieu Abbey: a monastery of Cistercian monks active from 1216 to 2001.
Remarkable trees in the garden of Val-Dieu Abbey.

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A tough, often very muddy walk from St.Jean-Sart. Up to the viewpoint, very special. Then it's all downhill and up again (times 'tig' 😬). Val-Dieu Abbey, which was quite busy, visited the toilet for a visit. And further again, over beautiful roads but also through large meadows with lots of mud and puddles of water. Beautiful views constantly surround us. …

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