Along The Giant's Tomb to Bouillon

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Along The Giant's Tomb to Bouillon

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Along The Giant's Tomb to Bouillon

05:26

19.8km

250m

Hiking

The "Giant's Tomb" is a river loop that flows around a hill that, according to legend, is the grave of a giant. A wonderful viewpoint that you will experience on this hike. From Paliseul, the route goes straight over wooded hilltops towards the valley of the Semois River, where you can see the giant's grave.

You continue to follow the river loop towards Bouillon and can always catch a glimpse of the river with its wooded banks. The Cordemois Abbey is also right on the way, where the Cistercian sisters will be happy to welcome you as a guest. After just under 20 kilometers, you have reached your destination, Bouillon.

by VISITWallonia

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Tombeau du Géant viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Belgian Ardennes! According to legend, a giant is buried here who, after losing a battle against the Romans, refused to be taken prisoner and preferred to throw himself into the void rather than die in the arenas of the Colosseum.

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13.9 km

Semois River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Stunning area. On a sky blue day it is an idyllic place to hang out and walk the river banks all the way into Bouillon.

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16.6 km

Abbey of Our Lady of Clairefontaine (Cordemois)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Clairefontaine, also known as the Abbaye de Cordemois, is located in Cordemois, Belgium, in the province of Luxembourg. It is an abbey of Cistercian nuns whose founding act dates back to 1845 in La Cour Pétral. Part of the house is arranged to receive people looking for peace and quiet.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.03 km

2.40 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

4.15 km

3.64 km

3.21 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

February 10, 2025

The "Giant's Tomb" is a river loop that flows around a hill that, according to legend, is the grave of a giant. A wonderful viewpoint that you will experience on this hike. From Paliseul, the route goes straight over wooded hilltops towards the valley of the Semois River, where you can see the giant

Translated by Google •