Challenging climb – Bridge over the Cowan stream loop from Vissoule

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Challenging climb – Bridge over the Cowan stream loop from Vissoule

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Challenging climb – Bridge over the Cowan stream loop from Vissoule

03:27

12.2km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parc naturel des deux Ourthes

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 km

Challenging climb

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This is a nasty little climb. Take your time.

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4.34 km

Small wooden bridge – Eastern Ourthe

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Footbridge over the Eastern Ourthe, just before the confluence of the Cowanbeek with the Eastern Ourthe. The place is located at an altitude of 345 meters and is close to the "Moulin de l'hermitage".

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4.93 km

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes

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nice walk long steep climb. only nature

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4.94 km

Bench with view of heath and forest

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Nice place for a pickick.

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5.14 km

View of Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes

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Place to look out for beautiful vistas.

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5.61 km

Panoramic View of Parc Naturel des Deux Ourthes

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Atop the plateau, you are rewarded with a number of beautiful views to enjoy.

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8.53 km

Root path

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Firmly rooted trees make it a little easier to climb up.

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9.95 km

Thanks to this bridge, you can cross the Cowan stream without getting your feet wet. The Ruisseau de Cowan is a tributary of the Ourthe, along which a Ravel winds on the old local line towards Houffalize.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

4.38 km

2.63 km

714 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

3.69 km

2.93 km

832 m

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

April 23, 2022,Resting place. – Le Moulin Lemaire Rondje vanuit Houffalize

This was a very varied fun walk. Ideal to do with children

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October 8, 2023,Round tour from Houffalize Panther

Nice short tour on a beautiful, sunny sunday morning starting at the panther tank 111 in Houffalize (forget about the 'A' starting point, that was by car).

February 24, 2025,Ruisseau de Cowan en l'Ourthe Orientale - Houffalize 🐾⭐️

Beautiful walk along the Ruisseau de Cowan. We left from the car park at the Vayamundo Ol Fosse holiday centre. We quickly arrived at the Rau de Cowan via the RAVel and followed it further upstream via the path just next to the stream. Very worthwhile... recommended. Then via a loop towards Ourthe Orientale. Here you cross another wild side …

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April 7, 2024,BEL - RAN - Houffalize 13km

Beautiful walk between viewpoints and rivers in the valley

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February 24, 2025,Houffalize en de Ourthe

We left at the parking lot near holiday park Vayamundo ol fosse. After a 5 minute walk you imagine yourself in a fairytale forest. With moments steep climbs or descents but definitely worth it.

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