View of the Vesdre River – La Voie des Ânes loop from Nessonvaux

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View of the Vesdre River – La Voie des Ânes loop from Nessonvaux

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View of the Vesdre River – La Voie des Ânes loop from Nessonvaux

03:51

13.2km

350m

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: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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609 m

Bridge Over the Vesdre

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The bridge over the Vesdre connects the village to the train station. It is a popular starting point for hikes along the river, offering stunning views of the river and the surrounding hills.

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738 m

Vesdre Canal

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Part of the Vesdre water was diverted via a smaller canal for the benefit of industry (propulsion).

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947 m

View of the Vesdre River

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Beautiful Vesdrehoekje. The autumn colours added something extra.

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1.07 km

Sunken Path from Hansez to Vesdre

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This is a very washed out rocky trail with narrow channels. Not very steep but rough. S2

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1.48 km

La Voie des Ânes

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La voie des ânes is a mapped-out loop of approx. 5 km.
Here you walk about 1km on that route; a nice path through the woods.

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3.39 km

Picnic Shelter With View of Olne

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The municipality of Olne provided such beautifully designed picnic areas in various places with beautiful views, made of Corten steel plates and local robinia wood.

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4.52 km

Ruins

11.0 km

Valley Path

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Path through deciduous forest with regular views of the valley and the villages.

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12.4 km

Stone Fountain on the Vesdre River

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Nice place on the river.

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

3.85 km

2.06 km

1.96 km

814 m

138 m

129 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

2.66 km

2.12 km

1.95 km

1.64 km

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2026,Kasteel van de Fenderie – Uitzicht op de Vesder rondtocht vanuit Trooz

The start is made, it was a tough one after 8 months of nothing 🙈😋🥵 downhill still a bit careful the rest went great.👌

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October 22, 2023,PV Fraipont 15 kms

Very nice course and as always at Fraipont, very physical. 510 D+ is tough. The landscapes could have been magnificent if the drizzle was not present. But that doesn't spoil the fun in this superb region.

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