Multi-day hiking trails in the Ardennes
...And we're off for a few days hiking to explore the most beautiful places in the Ardennes. Whether you'd be more tempted by a two-day backpacking hike or a more extensive exploration over several days, in this article you can find details of the best multi-day hikes.
Escapardenne Éislek trail: 5 days
Imagine a trail which links Kautenbach to La Roche-en-Ardenne through the most beautiful Ardennes countryside. The Éislek Trail crosses magnificent and diverse landscapes, including forests, meadows and villages. Each stage is waymarked in both directions. Set off on a five-day hike without frontiers!
The stages:
La Roche-en-Ardenne – Nadrin – Houffalize – Asselborn – Troisvierges – Clervaux – Munshausen – Kautenbach. The hike crosses the Ardennes in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Access: From the A1 motorway from Luxembourg city
Level of difficulty: Difficult - Distance: 106km - Duration: five days
Location: From Kautenbach in Luxembourg to La Roche-en-Ardenne in Belgium
Lee Trail: 3 days
Set aside three days to wander along the paths and country roads of the Lee Trail between Ettelbruck and Kautenbach. You'll walk for 53km as you explore the valley of the River Sûre and take the opportunity to recharge your batteries as you enjoy these preserved wide open spaces. From its source to its confluence with the Moselle, the Sûre has shaped this region of charming wild landscapes. This trail includes some significant changes of altitude. From the valley, it climbs slowly to a ridge, from where you can enjoy views over a series of hills and valleys.
The next part of the trail takes you towards Kautenbach, sprinkled with layers of dry, South-facing schist.
The stages:
Ettelbruck to Bourscheid-Moulin: 18.3km
Bourscheid-Moulin to Hoscheid: 19.7km
Hoscheid to Kautenbach: 15km
Access: From the A1 motorway from Luxembourg city
Level of difficulty: Difficult - Distance: 53km - Duration: three days
Location: Ettelbruck, Luxembourg
Backpacking in the Saint-Hubert forest: two days
Fancy immersing yourself for two days in the wild Ardennes? This circular walk between Bertogne and Le Golet explores the upper Ourthe and Laval valleys, with the bonus of an overnight camp in the huge Saint-Hubert forest. Perfect for recharging your batteries and having an adventure in the depths of the wild.
Access: From the N4 motorway (La Roche - Bastogne), take the Sainte-Ode exit
Level of difficulty: Moderate - Distance: 45km - Duration: two days
Location: Bertogne, Belgium
The Transardennaise Trail: seven days
You don't have to travel far from your home to get away from it all in Belgium! The Transardennaise Trail is a must for hikers in the Ardennes. If you dream of getting away from it all and having an adventure, we suggest you try the experience of this seven-day hiking trail, starting in La Roche-en-Ardenne. As you cross forests and rivers, your outlook changes from that of a hiker to an traveller. When you arrive in Bouillon, after more than 160km, you'll have seen so much during your crossing of the Ardennes!
Access: From the N4 motorway (La Roche - Bastogne), take the Sainte-Ode exit
Level of difficulty: Difficult - Distance: 160km - Duration: seven days
Location: Sainte-Ode, Belgium
The Ardennes on foot: hike in the Two Ourthes Nature Park: five days
Located at the heart of the Ourthe and Laval valleys, this 105km hike explores Sainte-Ode in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. A stay on the Two Ourthes Nature Park is unmissable for hiking tourists visiting Wallonia!
Access: From N4 motorway (La Roche - Bastogne), take exit for Sainte-Ode
Level of difficulty : Moderate - Distance: 105km - Duration: five days
Location: Sainte-Ode, Belgium
The Freedom Trail: 3 days
This 68 km loop connects the various commemoration sites in the Bastogne region. It starts naturally at Le Mardasson, then crosses the communes of Vaux-sur-Sûre, Sainte-Ode, Bertogne and Bastogne. This route is an invitation to remember the past. Via paths, through forests, fields and villages, walk in the footsteps of the great men who gave their lives to free Europe.
The route, which is also accessible by mountain bike, is part of the Liberation Route Europe.
The stages:
Le Mardasson (Bastogne) – Houmont (25.65 km)– Champs (48.6 km) – Le Mardasson/68 km (Bastogne) or „à la carte“.
Access: N4 or E25 motorway (Bastogne)
Level of difficulty: average - Distance: 68 km - Duration: 3 days / 3 nights
Location : Bastogne, Belgien
More information:
contact@gta.be / +32(0) 61 68 86 11
Available: route book and IGN map.
www.gta.be/chemin-de-la-liberte
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For more ideas for hikes, please consult our Top 5 long-distance hikes!
To book one of these hikes, go to www.europeaventure.be or www.ardennes-rando.com
