Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Orval and the Communal Forest of Florenville — loop from Orval in the Gaume Natural Park

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Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Orval and the Communal Forest of Florenville — loop from Orval in the Gaume Natural Park

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Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Orval and the Communal Forest of Florenville — loop from Orval in the Gaume Natural Park

02:19

8.36km

150m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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After 233 m for 451 m

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498 m

Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey

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Already in 1132, the Cistercian abbey Orval was founded. The abbey came to fabulous wealth until it was looted and burnt down during the First Coalition War in 1793. The …

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2.20 km

Ruisseau de Williers

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You hear this little river during the entire walk, but you don't always see it.

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4.09 km

Border Markers Between France and Belgium

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Old border markers mark the border between Belgium and France.

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6.17 km

Florenville Municipal Forest

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Enjoy the State Forests. Each season gives its scent and color to the landscape.

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8.02 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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