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Gedinne

On the trail with the Maquisards

Moderate

4.0

(3)

10

hikers

On the trail with the Maquisards

04:46

17.7km

220m

Hiking

The Maquisards were French resistance fighters in the Second World War who defended themselves against the German occupiers. For around 18 kilometers, you follow their tracks and can learn a lot about their work in the region.

You start in the municipality of Gedinne, which is close to the border…

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel de l'Ardenne méridionale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.94 km

Monument to the Maquisards of Church Hill

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The Monument for guerrilla fighters during the Second World War. Historical context: On September 1, 1944, a confrontation took place at this location, near the rocks, between the Maquisards and …

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13.8 km

Garden of Owls

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The Garden of Owls is a zoo where you can learn about over 40 different species of birds of prey. There are also flight shows and you can even learn the art of falconry here.

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14.3 km

Graide Chapel

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The origin of the chapel dates back to 1914, when a family hid six Frenchmen on their farm for four years during the First World War. Although everyone in the …

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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

1.78 km

1.08 km

950 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.07 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 15 October

19°C

9°C

24 %

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February 10, 2025

The Maquisards were French resistance fighters in the Second World War who defended themselves against the German occupiers. For around 18 kilometers, you follow their tracks and can learn a lot about their work in the region.



You start in the municipality of Gedinne, which is close to the border with

Translated by Google •

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