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.
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.
Walking around the megaliths of Wéris
Visit the megaliths of Wéris – a dolmen (burial tomb) and some menhirs (standing stones) – on a 6k or 17k walk.
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 571 Gouvy to Verleumont (Stage 6)
Enjoy the peace and beauty of the GR 571 long-distance footpath from Gouvy to Verleumont
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.
GR 571 Stage 4: Trois-Ponts to Vielsalm
Stage 4 of the GR 571, and the first signs of spring along the River Salm.
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!
Érezée: A breath of fresh Ardennes air
A 15 km walk around Érezée in the Belgian Ardennes. Plus an interesting chocolate museum!
Where to go in Belgium?
An easy map to see all the places mentioned on Discovering Belgium
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.
Defroidmont Chocolate Museum
An excellent place to visit in the Ardennes when it’s raining (or when it’s not!)
Walking around Oster and Odeigne
The countryside around these two little villages in the Ardennes (closest town is Manhay) makes for a lovely weekend trip. And the small, cosy hotel… Read More »Walking around Oster and Odeigne
Visiting Durbuy. A delight in miniature
Known as the smallest town in the world, Durbuy is also one of the prettiest. Due to its picturesque location on the banks of the… Read More »Visiting Durbuy. A delight in miniature
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.
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
Wild boar in Nassogne
The picturesque village of Nassogne in the Ardennes is located 15 kilometres directly south of the larger and better known town of Marche-en-Famenne. The tourist… Read More »Wild boar in Nassogne