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Luxembourg

The Belgian province of Luxembourg has some of the most stunning scenery in the whole of the country. It’s also criss-crossed with delightful hiking routes.

Battle of Achouffe over the Bridge

The Battle of Achouffe, 13-15 January 1945

Achouffe is a small village in the municipality of Houffalize. In January 1945 it gained a position of great strategic significance during the Battle of Achouffe.

Bastogne Belgium

Battle of the Bulge Tour

Find out all about the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and visit local museums and sites of interest

GR Sentiers has done a great job signing the GR footpaths

GR 571 Stage 5: Vielsalm to Gouvy

I reach the halfway point on the GR 571 long-distance path through the Ardennes. Yes, I did survive the cold night, and getting up early enabled me to experience the dawn chorus.

Grupont

Masbourg: How Green is my Valley

A 15 km hike through the green valleys around Masbourg in the Ardennes. If you want some fresh air, wonderful views, cute cottages and a bit of solitude, this walk could be just what the doctor ordered!

Where to go in Belgium?

An easy map to see all the places mentioned on Discovering Belgium

Anliwer Forest

Walking in Anlier Forest

Anlier Forest in the south of Belgium is one of the country’s largest forests. Here are seven walking routes through Anlier Forest.

The hills are alive: La-Roche-en-Ardenne

Choosing where to walk in the Ardennes is not easy; there are so many wonderful areas to explore. But if you have never been to the Ardennes before, I would recommend La Roche-en-Ardenne. It’s an excellent place to start getting acquainted with this marvellous area of Belgium.

La Roche-en-Ardenne

One advantage of this location is that if you set off from Brussels in gorgeous weather and arrive in La Roche to find it pelting down with rain (which in the Ardennes is quite possible), then you can simply change your plan and visit one or more of the town’s museums: the Milling Museum, the Second World War Museum, the Pottery Museum, or even the Ardennes Ham Museum. The town also has a castle with a ghost, which conveniently appears every evening through the summer (although apparently not if it’s raining).Read More »The hills are alive: La-Roche-en-Ardenne