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Day hike: From the Lesse to the Leignon (27,5 km)

From station to station, from Gendron-Celles to Ciney, through the beautiful Condroz with two hidden gems.

May 1, 2022

How to deal with shepherd dogs? 8 tips!

With their stature and barking, they frighten many a walker. Therefore 8 tips on what to look out for when meeting a shepherd dog.

Apr 13, 2022

Müllerthal

Two days on the Müllerthal Trail - Route 2

Two days on the Mullerthal Trail route 2 with my son. A short report with gpx, map, altitude profile and lots of photos.

Shortage of hiking gear: plan well in advance!

Mar 27, 2022

Shortage of hiking gear: plan well in advance!

Nemo Hornet two person tent? Sold out for months and waiting for the 2022 model. Hanwag's Tatra II trekking shoe? Not available for...

Dayhike: A sporty challenge along the Lesse and the Meuse (34,9 km)

Mar 14, 2022

Dayhike: A sporty challenge along the Lesse and the Meuse (34,9 km)

Spectacular views of the Meuse valley, a dose of adventure and some climbing are the ingredients of this tour.

Day Hike (Brittany): From Mousterlin to Pont-l'Abbé on the GR34 (38,6 km)

Mar 5, 2022

Day Hike (Brittany): From Mousterlin to Pont-l'Abbé on the GR34 (38,6 km)

A long and beautiful day hike between Mousterlin and Pont-l'Abbé on the famous GR34, Sentier des Douaniers.

Feb 28, 2022

Day Hike (Brittany): From Fouesnant to Concarneau on the GR34 (14,8 km)

Report of a day hike on the GR34 along the Breton coast, between Fouesnant and Concarneau.

Day Hike: Through the Bois des Minières and the Fagne de Malchamps (18,3 km)

Feb 14, 2022

Day Hike: Through the Bois des Minières and the Fagne de Malchamps (18,3 km)

A short day hike through some nice woods, along little streams and the Fagne de Malchamps.

Day Hike: The northern Condroz between Huy and Amay (22,9 km)

Feb 10, 2022

Day Hike: The northern Condroz between Huy and Amay (22,9 km)

Day hike through the beautiful Condroz between Huy and Amay.

Hiking with the right shoes: what to pay attention to when buying now footwear

Feb 6, 2022

Hiking with the right shoes: what to pay attention to when buying now footwear

What materials are used in hiking boots? What categories are there? What do I need to consider when buying a new pair?

Day Hike: Through the Hageland, from Diest to Lubbeek (34,6 km)

Jan 29, 2022

Day Hike: Through the Hageland, from Diest to Lubbeek (34,6 km)

A long day hike through the Hageland on the GR512 with a few highlights.

Jan 5, 2022

Day Hike: Coo > Trois-Ponts (23,2 km)

A day hike full of viewpoints, history and nature on a mix of different GRs between Coo and Trois-Ponts.

Dec 28, 2021

Day Hike: Amay > Esneux (32,8 km)

Day hike on the GR576 through the Condroz, between Amay en Esneux.

Nov 23, 2021

Inspiration for snow hikes

Looking for some inspiration for a walk in the snow? Here are four beautiful and fun day hikes in Belgium.

Hautes Fagnes: two-day trek along Helle and Soor

Nov 3, 2021

Belgium

Hautes Fagnes: two-day trek along Helle and Soor

Hiking from Belgium's highest point to Eupen in two days, through beautiful fen landscapes and forests. Read the report here.

Day Hike: The "green" North of Brussels (20,2 km)

Oct 27, 2021

Belgium

Day Hike: The "green" North of Brussels (20,2 km)

On a sunny September day, I organised a group hike in the northern part of the Belgian capital. You can read the report here.

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Conclusion

Oct 21, 2021

France

GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Conclusion

My opinion about the GR738 Haute Traversée de Belledonne and some practical tips to successfully complete this hike.

Day Hike: Panoramic walk along the Meuse, between Dinant and Yvoir (20,5 km)

Oct 11, 2021

Day Hike: Panoramic walk along the Meuse, between Dinant and Yvoir (20,5 km)

A short report and plenty of pictures of a beautiful day hike between Dinant and Yvoir, with nature, viewpoints, rock wall and castle ruins.

Oct 7, 2021

GR738 Belledonne - Day 4 - Refuge de la Pierre du Carré > La Martinette

Report of the fourth day on the GR738 between the refuge de la Pierre du Carré and La Martinette.

Sep 26, 2021

Hunting

Hunting season 2021-2022 starts: all info in one handy overview

The hunting seasons starts. Everything you need to go before going on a hike!

Sep 22, 2021

GR738 Belledonne - Day 3 - Refuge de la Perrière > Refuge de la Pierre du Carré

Report of the third day on the GR738 between the refuges of the Perrière and Pierre du Carré.

Sep 15, 2021

GR738 Belledonne - Day 2 - Refuge de Roche Brune > Refuge de la Perrière

Report of the second day on the GR738 between the refuges of Roche Brune and La Perrière.

Aug 31, 2021

GR738 Belledonne - Day 1 - Aiguebelle > Refuge de Roche Brune

Report of the first day on the GR738 between Aiguebelle and the refuge of Roche Brune.

Aug 21, 2021