Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Belgium
Wallonia
Neufchâteau
Bouillon

Entlang der Semois-Schleife in Rochehaut

Hard

4.8

(113)

525

hikers

Entlang der Semois-Schleife in Rochehaut

03:23

11.1km

320m

Hiking

Pure nature awaits you on this tour along the turns of the Semois and through rugged, moss-covered rocks. An ideal place for wildlife encounters far from civilization.

The romantic place Rochehaut is the starting point of your tour. No sooner have you left the typical stone-decorated houses behind you than you go down to the banks of the Semois. The wonderfully clear water splashes idyllically next to you while you follow its course of the river for long stretches. After a short climb you will find yourself in the tranquil village of Poupehan. Opposite the stone church there is a tiny restaurant that invites you to stop.

Freshly strengthened, you dive into the forest again - this time a few meters above the Semois. With a little luck, you will discover traces of deer, wild cats or foxes that are native to the area. Before you finish your tour, walk a few steps along the Rochehaut road. At the end of the wonderful hike, you have a fantastic view of the Semois loop around the village of Frahan embedded in the forest.

by

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.42 km for 519 m

After 8.65 km for 127 m

After 8.93 km for 260 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

2.28 km

Trail along the Semois

Highlight • River

Beautiful section that brings you directly to the gently flowing Semois. Peace and nature away from any civilization invites you to linger a little longer on the shore.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

2.91 km

View of the Semois Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rugged, moss-covered rocks plunge down here and reveal a wonderful view over the forests and the Semois meandering through them.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

5.80 km

Poupehan

Highlight • Settlement

Poupehan is a charming little village in the heart of the Ardennes. Opposite the old stone church you will find a quaint restaurant to stop off at.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

10.6 km

Viewpoint over Frahan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rochehaut takes its name from its unique location with one of the most beautiful panoramas in the country. Located at the end of a plateau, on a rocky promontory, the wooded slope extends to the plain of Laviot. From Rochehaut you can look down on two valleys. In one of these valleys, a loop of the Semois surrounds the picturesque village of Frahan, with its characteristic chapel, slate-roofed houses and tobacco drying places.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.18 km

1.92 km

1.53 km

923 m

145 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

2.40 km

1.68 km

923 m

221 m

145 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Wednesday 8 July

31°C

12°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

August 13, 2024,Ladderpad – Sentier le long de la Semois rondtocht vanuit Poupehan
Nice walk. Some parts quite tough and better climbing and scrambling. Bring a towel, because you can cool off nicely in the water along the way.

Showing Translation

September 12, 2021,Wandeling vanuit Rochehaut
For the trained hiker. With ladders, climbs, etc... 😓

Showing Translation

The tour, after we were back down by the river, was again very demanding and only to run with the highest concentration.
But very varied and exciting.

Showing Translation

December 14, 2019

Pure nature awaits you on this tour along the turns of the Semois and through rugged, moss-covered rocks. An ideal place for wildlife encounters far from civilization.



The romantic place Rochehaut is the starting point of your tour. No sooner have you left the typical stone-decorated houses behind you

Translated by Google •

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

This route was planned by komoot.

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.7

5,818

Rochehaut Ladders Trail

01:48h

5.14km

230m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy