Ourthe Riverside Trail – Le Hérou Rock Formation loop from Maboge

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Ourthe Riverside Trail – Le Hérou Rock Formation loop from Maboge

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Ourthe Riverside Trail – Le Hérou Rock Formation loop from Maboge

04:44

15.6km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.06 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

View of the Ourthe meanders

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You will have a front row seat at this spectacular location. The Ardennes at its best is in your field of vision. Enjoy what goes on in the decor.

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2.59 km

View of the Ourthe Valley from Cheslé

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February 26, 2026, route impassable from here north due to high water. Parts of this route are also difficult to access.

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5.03 km

Floating Rocks on the Ourthe River

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A small narrow stream flows on this route to the Ourthe. The hiking trail meanders in the bed. Waterproof footwear is recommended to walk this hiking trail. Be aware that you have to bridge a few meters of altitude here.
A tough calf biter.

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5.41 km

Rocky trail along the Ourthe River

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A pleasure to walk on this rough path along the Ourthe. Beautiful along the river, where you sometimes have to climb over rocks and obstacles. It is important to wear good walking shoes.

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6.70 km

Ourthe Riverside Trail

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Challenging path along the water in winter 🥶

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7.11 km

Views of the forest and the Ourthe River

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Le Hérou, a challenge for small and big heroes...

Reaching the highlight of the weekend as a family…
Packed and packed, we first get acquainted along a normal walking path with the rock ledge L'Hérou.
Nice views, boring according to our young heroes.
A new challenge awaits them…
To trigger the boys, we quickly descend to the valley of the Ourthe where they practice a game of pebbles on the water surface.

To end our adventurous walk in beauty, we decide as 'little and big heroes' to climb L'Hérou along a 'black hiking trail = almost via ferrata'.
Once we reached the highest and furthest point, everyone was tired but satisfied.
Time to go back home.
We all enjoyed 'our family weekend'.

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9.14 km

Le Hérou Rock Formation

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Le Hérou, a splendid and mysterious site, features particularly steep rocks and is home to some small nuggets in terms of hiking trails.

The view from Le Hérou or from the neighboring paths offers authentic landscapes of the Ourthe and its numerous wooded meanders. The entire site is classified Natura 2000.

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11.9 km

View of the Ourthe River

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Reaching this location will reward your effort. Beautiful vistas are your share. Make a beautiful memory at this location.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

5.81 km

2.25 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.04 km

1.64 km

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

9°C

2°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 15, 2026,Pad langs de Ourthe – Rotsformatie Le Hérou rondtocht vanuit Maboge

Looks easy... But was one of the most demanding routes I did until now.

March 31, 2024,Forteresse du Cheslé et Le rocher du Hérou

Fairly technical route along the Ourthe (slippery rocks, fallen trees). D+ important. Floating rocks barely visible given the high water level. Relatively busy passage to access the rock via the cable, we turned left at km 9.6 in order to avoid it.

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August 10, 2024,Boucle Uitzichten op bos en de Ourthe – Le Hérou au départ de Maboge

Fabulous hike but much more technical and with some traps to manage with caution including passages on rocks and very steep ascent bridges with the only catch being the quality of the shoes, endurance
Some passages are also poorly marked
, scrupulous following of the map is recommended
Complete route not compatible with children

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August 25, 2024,Langs de meanders van de Ourthe en een paar keer steil omhoog 🇧🇪🥾🌤️

Challenging but beautiful hike in the Ourthe valley near Maboge. The path along the water was also technically challenging, with rocky passages. Good practice for our Dolomite trek in three weeks 👍🏻

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November 13, 2022,Ourthe Tal und Bergfestung Le Cheslé

A great November day, partly on the Eisleck Trail around the Outhre around it and steeply up and down the slide. All narrow paths, over hill and dale. Demanding, fantastically GREAT.

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July 30, 2023,🇧🇪 Houffalize (Nadrin) from du Herou to le Chesle (Be)

The Hike to le Hérou is not for everyone. If you suffer from fear of heights and you have difficulty climbing and scrambling, look for another hike. If you like the height, a spectacular descent along a chain of 60-80 meters and climbing over rocks and through the water, then this is the place for you. Really, this walk has …

April 23, 2022,Belgien - Nardin - Entlang der ursprünglichen Ourthe

Good morning,

Well, what can I say...... this is currently 2022 my absolute favorite in the vicinity of our home. 90% path share, grandiose views, climbing parts... and much more. We just loved the area and we will definitely come back. There are many campsites and canoeing is also possible everywhere.

Have fun!
Belgium: Popular circular hiking trail

outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/belgien/belgien-nardin-altlang-der-urspruenglich-ourthe/240281514

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May 24, 2026,Boucle Sentier riverain de l'Ourthe – Formation rocheuse du Hérou au départ de Maboge

Super hike done at 29 degrees but without feeling the heat because 90% is done in the forest or along the river. On the other hand, to do in good weather because some places can be slippery and dangerous in wet weather. (In places, climbs of 26%)

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