Doyards Lake – Forest Trail Descent loop from Vielsalm

Doyards Lake – Forest Trail Descent loop from Vielsalm

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Doyards Lake – Forest Trail Descent loop from Vielsalm

04:09

47.3km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.17 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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925 m

Doyards Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lake Les Doyards in Vielsalm is a popular place to spend time (especially during the summer months). The stunning lake is within walking distance of the center of Vielsalm. A …

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1.52 km

Statue of the Witch of Vielsalm

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Statue of Gustine Maka. You can read more about this witch and the Macralles at vielsalm-tourisme.be/nl/index.php/de-streek-van-vielsalm/folklore/de-macralles/#:~:text=Toverheksen%20hebben%20altijd%20en%20overal,er%20hun%20heksensabbat%20te%20vieren.

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2.05 km

Viewpoint

4.65 km

Le Chêneux

Forest

4.97 km

Climb in the forest

Highlight • Forest

Here it constantly goes up, or down when you come from the other side.

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23.9 km

Forest Trail Descent

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Fast trail typical of the area

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34.3 km

Frenchman's Cross

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38.9 km

Côte de Petit-Thier

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Cotacol nr 668, a slope of 1900m and an average 7.2%

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45.0 km

Sherman Tank at the Entrance to Vielsalm

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Superb place

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47.0 km

View over Lac des Doyards and the Church of Vielsalm

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In several places, you have a beautiful view of the lake and the church of Vielsalm. Pay attention to the reflections in the water.

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

3.62 km

3.57 km

2.64 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

9.08 km

1.63 km

1.29 km

480 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Doyards Lake – Forest Trail Descent loop from Vielsalm

Doyards Lake

Statue of the Witch of Vielsalm

Climb in the forest

Forest Trail Descent

Frenchman's Cross

Côte de Petit-Thier

Sherman Tank at the Entrance to Vielsalm

View over Lac des Doyards and the Church of Vielsalm

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